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France is located in Western Europe. France is a vast 

country with a variety of landscapes. The country’s 

overseas territories in South America, the Caribbean, and 

the Indian Ocean differ vastly in physical features. 

France lies between the Mediterranean Sea to the 

southeast and the Bay of Biscay and English Channel to 

the north and west. Paris is the capital city of France. 

Covering a total area of 211,209 square miles, France is 

the largest of the European Union members. From coastal 

plains in the north and west to mountain ranges of the 

Alps in the south-east, the Massif Central in the south-

central and Pyrenees in the south-west, France 

encompasses a variety of landscapes.

France has a varied topography that comprises flat plains 

and low rolling hills to the north and west, while the rest 

of the country is mountainous with the Pyrenees in the 

south and the Alps in the east. Mont Blanc, at 4,807 

meters, is the highest peak in France. Some of the other 

major mountain peaks in France are Mount Baigura, Acarai 

Mountains, Mont Faron, Les Perrons, Mont Ventoux, and 

Mandallaz Mountain. The lowest point in France is the 

Rhone River Delta at -2 meters. 

Area     260,558 square miles

Highest Point     Mont Blanc (4,808 m)

Lowest Point     Rhone River delta (-2 m)

Coastline     2,129 miles

The French population has very diverse origins. Many 

people have settled in France including the Celts, 

Romans, Germans, Russians, Asians, Africans and North 

Americans. The populations tend to vary by region.

Historically, France was primarily a rural community. 

Today about 75% of people live in cities or towns.

Art and culture are an important part of France. Many 

famous artists, such as Renoir and Monet, are from 

France. Several famous writers, including Victor Hugo 

who wrote Le Miserables and the Hunchback of Notre 

Dame, are from France.

Sports are also popular, with Soccer being a major team 

sport. France is also well known for the "Tour de France," 

a 2,500 mile bicycle race.

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