Travelling in France

France is the largest country in the EU

France is the world’s most popular tourist destination

Facts about France

• Official Name: French Republic
  Form of government: Republic
  Capital: Paris
  Population: 67,092,056
  Official languages: French
  Monetary unit: Euro
• Schengen Nation

France is one of the oldest nations on Earth and the most ethnically diverse country in Europe. These deep and broad influences have made France a world leader throughout history in different aspects of culture, including cuisine, philosophy, music, art, film, fashion, literature and sport.

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