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The country of France is one of the several countries that are situated in the western part of Europe. The metropolitan region of the country Of France extends from what is called the Mediterranean sea and continues till the North sea and the English Channel., and from the Rhine to the ocean called the Atlantic Ocean. The metropolitan area of the France is often referred to as L'Hexagone. It is so called because of the reason that the territory of the metropolitan area of France looks like a hexagon. The European country of France is surrounded by the countries like Germany , Italy , Monaco, Spain and Andorra. Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg . Besides this , France also possesses connection with the united Kingdom by means of the Channel Tunnel that passes beneath the English Channel . It is the this particular tunnel under the great English channel that connects France with the United Kingdom.
The Republic of France is an unitary semi-presidential republic. The principal ideals of this republic are exhibited in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. It is in the particular periods of the eighteenth and the nineteenth century that the country of France constituted one of the biggest colonial empires of the period. As a colonial empire , France that stretched its reign across the Southeastern parts of Asia and parts of Africa. Wherever France extended its reign , it influenced the culture of those regions. As far as the economy of the country of France is concerned , it is one of the largest economies in the world.
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The metropolitan area of the country of France occupies the total area of 547,030 square kilometers, which if measured in square meters becomes 211,209 square meters. It is the largest among all the countries that form the European Union. The country pf France is proud of the great diversity in its landscapes. You will get both mountainous ranges , hilly areas and coastal plains within the territory of the country of France.
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As far as the religion in France is concerned , most of the people inhabiting the territory of France belong to the religion of Christianity . There are a considerable number of churches in France. Different churches in France belong to different categories of Churches.
France has acquired tremendous popularity as a tourist destination. The different parts of France are thronged by the travelers from different regions of the world. Statistical data say that a approximate number seventy nine million tourists from the foreign lands come to visit the different tourist attractions that have their existence in the country of France. Along with the advancement of the industry of tourism , several hotels and resorts have raised their heads within the territory of France. All these hotels are great and perfect for the accommodation of the tourists . Not only during the season of travel but all throughout the year these hotels and resorts existing in France are filled up with tourists from the different parts of the world. There are also many restaurants providing special French cuisines to the tourists coming here. To know more on France , browse through Tourist Destinations of the world.
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