FranceLocation: France is 47.0000° N, 2.0000° E. It is located between Germany and Spain.
Place: Physical Characteristics- France showcases a wide variety of physical features from its white sandy beaches to its mountainous regions. France has coastlines along the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea. There are several scattered islands along the Mediterranean coast, and some coastal islands known as the Channel Islands that are in the English Channel and to the northwest of Caen. The mountainous Corsica is France's largest island. It is located 99 miles southeast of Nice. Mountains such as the Alps or the Jura are mainly located in eastern, south central, and southern France. The country's highest point is at Mont Blanc, which reaches a staggering 15, 770 ft. It also happens to be the second highest point in Europe. France is home to the Gorges du Verdon, a massive and spectacular canyon that reaches 700 meters deep, and roughly 11 miles long. There is an abundance of rivers in France: Garonne, Lot, Rhine, Rhone, Seine, and Loire, each with its smaller tributaries. Human Characteristics- France is a country well known for its contributions to the arts, such as cooking, designing, and architecture. One of the most commonly consumed foods in France is the baguette, a long thin loaf of bread. It is almost always incorporated into every meal of the day, whether it serves as an appetizer or is part of a more elaborate recipe or dish. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel's company for the 1889 World's Fair which was hosted in Paris, marking the 100-year anniversary of the French Revolution. It is composed mostly of iron, reaching a gargantuanheight of 986 feet. With about 6.9 million people visiting the Eiffel Tower each year, the tower has become one of the most well known structures in the world. France is an effective democracy. It is a unitary state with a semi-presidential system, having both a president and a prime minister. Presidential elections are held every five years (since 2000) and are conducted only by direct popular vote since 1962. A president is elected in two stages of voting. All political parties are involved in the first round. In the event of an absolute majority, the election is over and the most popular candidate becomes the president. However, if there is no definite majority present in the first round, then a second round is required. The top two candidates from the first stage enter a runoff election and the winner becomes president. Given that France is a relatively large country, the direct counting of ballots can be very inefficient (especially with over 80% of the population taking part). Human-Environment Interaction: Humans depend on the environment- France has coastlines along both the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, allowing several opportunities for both fishing and trading. In addition, the French countryside has fertile soil enriched by rivers and their tributaries making some of the land perfect for farming. Humans modify the environment- Pollution has been a major concern in France, especially in regards to air pollution and water pollution. Currently, the French are looking for solutions to improve these conditions. Humans adapt to the environment- France experiences heavy snowfall in the alpine areas. The French adjust to this by wearing warmer clothes, and heating their home. In addition, France takes the opportunity to build ski resorts, which attracts several tourists. Movement: There are many ways to get around in France. For example, there France offers airports, pipelines, roadways, and waterways. It is also common to see citizens driving cars or motorcycles in the city as well as in the countryside. In regards to trade, France is the second largest exporter and importer in Europe. France exports a number of commodities such as machinery and transportation equipment, air-crafts, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, iron, steel, consumer products, petroleum, and vehicles. Within the European Union, France mainly carries out its trade with Germany, UK, Spain and Italy. Outside of the European Union, France exports to the Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the United States, Switzerland, and Turkey. France also happens to be the largest exporter of services and farm products in the world. Region:
| Province | Area
(square miles) | Population | Regional Capital | | Alsace | 3,197 | 1,649,000 | Strasbourg | | Aquitaine | 15,950 | 2,842,000 | Bordeaux | | Auvergne | 10,040 | 1,317,000 | Clermont-Ferrand | | Brittany | 10,510 | 2,828,000 | Rennes | | Burgundy | 12,190 | 1,614,000 | Dijon | | Centre-Val-de-Loire | 15,120 | 2,403,000 | Orleans | | Champagne-Ardenne | 9,887 | 1,351,000 | Chalons-sur-Marne | | Corsica | 3,351 | 253,000 | Ajaccio | | Franche-Comte | 6,256 | 1,107,000 | Besancon | | Ile-de-France | 4,638 | 10,904,000 | Paris | | Languedoc-Roussillon | 9,026 | 2,183,000 | Montpellier | | Limousin | 6,541 | 718,000 | Limoges | | Lorraine | 9,092 | 2,295,000 | Metz | | Midi-Pryrenees | 17,510 | 2,471,000 | Toulouse | | Nord-Pas-de-Calais | 4,792 | 3,985,000 | Lille | | Lower Normandy | 6,791 | 1,404,000 | Caen | | Upper Normandy | 4,756 | 1,760,000 | Rouen | | Pays de la Loire | 12,390 | 3,112,000 | Nantes | | Picardy | 7,490 | 1,847,000 | Amiens | | Poitou-Charentes | 9,965 | 1,617,000 | Poitiers | | Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur | 12,120 | 4,375,000 | Marseille | | Rhone-Alpes | 16,870 | 5,645,407 | Lyon |
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