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France

French Republic

France is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Paris, home to roughly 66,977,107 people across 551,695 km² of land.

Where is France?

France is in Western Europe, Europe, bordering Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Paris
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Western Europe
Population
66,977,107
Land area
551,695 km²
ISO codes
FR / FRA
Languages
French
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+33
Internet domain
.fr

How France compares

France ranks 21st of 194 countries on this site by population and 48th by land area — roughly 0.9% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 3rd of 45 by population and 3rd by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 8 other countries.

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Flag of France: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the France flag breaks down as 33.4% white, 33.3% blue and 33.3% red.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. France spans 12 time zones — more than any other country — because its overseas territories stretch from the Caribbean to the Pacific.
  2. France's longest land border is with Brazil, not a European neighbor, thanks to French Guiana on the South American mainland.
  3. France is the most visited country in the world, drawing well over 80 million tourists most years.
  4. Mont Blanc, on the border with Italy, is the tallest peak in Western Europe at 4,808 meters.
  5. Metropolitan France is nicknamed "the Hexagon" because its mainland fits neatly into a six-sided shape on the map.

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France: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
What continent is France in?
France is in Europe, specifically the Western Europe subregion.
What is the population of France?
France has a population of roughly 66,977,107 people, across a land area of 551,695 km².
What language is spoken in France?
The main language of France is French.
Which countries border France?
France shares a land border with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland.

Practice with geography games

Studying France is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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