The French Republic is the largest country by area located in Western Europe. It occupies nearly one-fifth of the territory of the European Union and has extensive maritime areas. To the northeast, it borders Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany; to the east, Switzerland; to the southeast, Monaco and Italy; to the southwest, Spain and Andorra; and to the north by sea, it borders the United Kingdom. The country is washed by four bodies of water (the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the English Channel).
The state also includes the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea and more than twenty dependent territories. The total area of France, including the islands and dependent territories, is 674,685 km². The capital, Paris, is a symbol of romance, fashion, and sophistication.
The head of state and leader of the executive branch is the president. The Prime Minister leads the government's activities and ensures the enforcement of laws.
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of the Republic. Usually, the Prime Minister represents the party that has the majority of seats in the National Assembly. The Prime Minister initiates the passage of laws in the National Assembly and ensures their implementation and is responsible for national defense.
Climate. The country has three types of climate: oceanic in the west, Mediterranean in the south, and continental in the center and east. Summers are quite dry and hot — the average temperature in July reaches 25°C, and in the winter months, there are rains, and the air temperature reaches +7—8°C.
Population. The population of France in 2022 is 65,249,843 people. In 2021, the population of France increased by approximately 294,729 people. The population's migration increase: on average, 187 people per day. In 2022, the population growth rate in France is expected to be 811 people per day. The largest and most densely populated city is the capital, Paris, with 2,206,488 people.
Language. The official and most widely spoken language is French, but many other languages are used in the country: German, Portuguese, Spanish, and others.
France is a country of historical and cultural monuments, modern cities, and beautiful nature. There are palms, cypresses, and chestnuts. In many cities, you can find numerous gardens, vineyards, and park areas. This beautiful country will open up to you its economic stability, decent quality of life, high level of education and medicine, guaranteed pensions, and benefits.
Here are kind and sincere people with a philosophical attitude towards life, where family comes first. Quality, always fresh, and natural products, vegetables, fruits, and seafood. Cultural in all respects and safe day and night.
This magical country entices with its cobbled streets and a glass of Beaujolais. Exquisite and spicy France will leave no one indifferent. Wherever you choose to stay, you will definitely find that piece where you will feel at home. If you choose Paris, then it is a wonderful and multifaceted city. To see Paris and want to stay is exactly about it.
Or maybe you decide to stay in the beautiful resorts of the French Riviera, or visit Cannes - the world capital of film culture. And if you want to enjoy the leisureliness of life and rest from the crowd, you can go to Corsica and enjoy its local flavor. Or stay in Menton and immerse yourself in a two-week lemon festival.
All this awaits, calls, and beckons. Prepare to make France your country, and you will never regret it.
