Can anyone tell me geography facts about france?

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Can anyone tell me geography facts about france?

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France is the second largest country in Europe, with the fifth largest population in Europe.

Population: 57.5 million

Geographic size: 212,935 square miles

Capital: Paris

Major cities and population: Paris - 8.7 million people, Lyon - 1.2 million, Marseille - 1.2 million, Lille - 950,000 and Bordeaux - 640,000.

Two thirds of France is mountains and hills, with the Alps, Pyrenees and Vosges ranges. Mont Blanc in the Alps is the highest mountain in Europe.

The Mediterranean coast includes the popular tourist area, the French Riviera. Its hot, dry summers and mild winters make it a popular beach area.

The Eiffel Tower is one of France's national landmarks. At 1,050 feet tall, it is one of the world's most recognizable structures.

  

The Cathedral of Notre Dame was built in 1163. It is the largest church in Northern France.

It got worldwide recognition in the popular book "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. The book was also made into a successful movie



Paris is one of the world's most beautiful cities, and a popular tourist area.

Paris was founded by, and named after, the Celtic tribe, the Parisii.

Paris is a major culture center for Europe and the world.

  

The Louvre is one of the world's best known, and finest art galleries. It contains many of the world's most famous art, including the Mona Lisa.  

The Arc de Triomphe is a Paris landmark. It is the entrance way to the Champs Elysees.