France,
in Western Europe, encompasses medieval and port cities, tranquil
villages, mountains and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is
known worldwide for its couture fashion houses, classical art museums
including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is
also renowned for its sophisticated cuisine and its wines. Lascaux’s
ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the immense Palace of
Versailles are testaments to its long history.
Capital: Paris
Dialing code: +33
President: François Hollande
Prime minister: Manuel Valls
Population: 66.03 million (2013) World Bank
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