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France!

Here are some interesting facts and tidbits about France:

Capital: Paris Language: French (official), Breton, Corsican, Occitan Currency: Euro Population: approximately 67 million people Government: Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic Land area: 551,500 km² (213,011 sq mi) Bordering countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Andorra, Monaco Famous landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées Cuisine: Escargots, croissants, baguettes, cheese, wine, macarons Famous people: Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Marie Curie, Charles de Gaulle, Napoleon Bonaparte Sports: Football (soccer), rugby, tennis, cycling, Formula 1 racing Festivals: Bastille Day (July 14th), French Open (tennis), Cannes Film Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival Wine regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley Famous cities: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux, Toulouse

And many more! What would you like to know about France?