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Surface: The total area of the country
is 643,427 sq km.
Population: France has a
population of about 64,102,140, with the dominant ethnic
groups being Celtic, Latin with Teutonic, Slavic and
North African.
System of
government: France has a semi-presidential
unitary republic government.
Capital: Paris, with around
12,067,000 inhabitants, is the capital
city.
Religion: Roman
Catholicism is the dominant
religion.
Official Language:
French is the official language of the
country.
Government: France has
a semi-presidential unitary republic
government.
Climate: The
south-east region has a Mediterranean climate; the west,
an oceanic climate; and the mainland, a continental
climate.
Units of measure and
electricity: France follows the International
System of Units and the official electricity unit is
230V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: The
French time zone is CET (GMT +
1).
Currency: Euro
Travel documents required:
A visa is essential for travelling to France, albeit
visitors from Europe do not need one for periods shorter
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The economy of France has a dominant private sector
and a steadily declining public sector. France is the
leading producer and exporter of
agriculture in Europe. Wheat, dairy,
poultry, beef, pork and wine are the major exports.
Tourism is also a major source of
income. At present, France is the most visited country
in Europe. France is a relatively expensive country
to visit. The average daily cost for a tourist
is 34 ˆ–60 ˆ. The most
economical way to travel is by the metro.
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