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France (pronounced< /a> /frÃ¦ns/ or /frÉ‘ns/, French: [fÊÉ‘Ìƒs]), officially the French Republic (French: RÃ©publique franÃ§aise, pronounced [ÊepyËˆblik fÊÉ‘ÌƒËˆsÉ›z]), is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various overseas islands and territories located in other continents.For more information, see Category:French overseas departments, territories and collectivities. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. French people often refer to Metropolitan France as L'Hexagone (The "Hexagon") because of the geometric shape of its territory.

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France is composed of a metropolitan territory,which is situated in western Europe, and other four overseas territories. France It is the largest West European country, spanning total 643,427 sq km(land- 640,053 sq km,water- 3,374 sq km).The capital city Paris(48 52 N, 2 20 E) is the largest city. HISTORY:- The Carolingian dynasty reigned in France until 987. Hugh Capet became the King.In French Revolution..

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FRONTLINE: nuclear reaction: Why the French Like Nuclear Energy
Civaux in southwestern France is a stereotypical rural French village with a ... In France, unlike in America, nuclear energy is accepted, even popular. ...
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French Newspapers : Newspapers from France : French News
France Newspapers. 20 Minutes (Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Paris); Agence France-Presse [In English]; Aquitaine News (Dordogne, Gironde, ...
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Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing ... Experience France by Rail. Easier than flying, cheaper than a car rental and faster ...
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France Travel Guide - Travel to France
A complete guide to France. ... France is also a very pleasant place to stay. It has good food, great wines and people enjoy their lives. ...
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Area	total: 547,030 sq km land: 545,630 sq km water: 1,400 sq km
Climate:	generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral
Terrain	mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east
Population	60,424,213
Languages	French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)
Capital	Paris

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	Bruno Senna Takes Sideways Pole In France However, his antics in France have shown tanacity that Iâ€™ve only heard of from his uncle. In fact, if my vague memory serves correct, didnâ€™t Ayrton take a pole in Nevers in much the same way as thisâ€¦? Clipping the lerbs in the final ... http://blogf1.co.uk/2008/06/21/bruno-sen..
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	CouchSurfing France - Bonjour Lâ€™Etranger I am going to France this evening for the wedding of two of my university roommates â€“ itâ€™s being held in a small town in the Alps next Saturday. Sandra, my lady friend, and I, are arriving in Paris a week before the celebration to ... http://sinceyoudidntask.wordpress.com/20..
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