France
French Republic
Region
Europe • Western Europe
Capital
Paris
The flag of France is composed of three equal vertical bands of blue, white and red.
About France
France is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Western Europe region. Its capital city is Paris. With a population of 67,391,582, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 551,695 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 122.15 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official language of France is French, .
The currency used in France is the Euro (€), .
France is a member of the United Nations.
In France, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country spans across 14 different time zones, from UTC-10:00 to UTC+12:00 time zones.
France shares its borders with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Paris
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: France
- Demonym: French
- Top Level Domain: .fr
- Calling Code: +33
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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