France

Country

France

Capital

Paris

Continent

Europe

Currency

French franc

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Land Area (Km²)

547,557

Population

65,273,511

Rank (Population)

22nd

World Share (Population)

0.84%

Interesting Facts

1. France is the largest country in the EU and sometimes called ‘the hexagon’

2. France is the world’s most popular tourist destination

3. French was the official language of England for about 300 years

4. Louis XIX was the king of France for just 20 minutes, the shortest ever reign

5. The French Army was the first to use camouflage in 1915 (World War I)

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