FRANCE

This located to the west of Europe, has an area of 549.087 Km 2. Its capital is Paris.
has the following aspects:
Population:
It has a population of 67.028.048 having a density of 122 inhabitants per Km 2.
Religion:
In France the Christian religion predominates with 63%, following atheism with
28% and the difference in the other religions.
Language:
The predominant language in France is French, differentiating linguistic variants
depending on the region, although they are not taught and have lost their origin.
Currency:
The Euro € is the official currency of France obtaining great advantages for
Europeans as it facilitated shopping, business, but also had several disadvantages
since its former currency was the Franco, Then I become the peseta getting an
increase in inflation in contrast to the IPC. So, the prices in Paris are similar to
those in Nice, Madrid, Barcelona. The Euro replaced the French franc over a
period of three years (1999-2002).
HDI:
Regarding the HDI, analyzing the country’s progress indicates that the French have
a good quality of life. With respect to business level France is located in the 32nd
place, of the 190 countries that make up the Ranking Doing Bussiness offering ease
to do business.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS:
France remains to the 10 countries with the most important economy in the world by
volume of the PBI in 2018 that was reported by 2.315. EUR 298 million, obtaining a
debt of 98.4% of PBI, being one of the countries where the people are most indebted.
The last annual IPC change rate published in France in August 2019 was 1.1%.
According to PBI per capita, it shows that stability and a good standard of living are
maintained by obtaining the 27th place out of 196 countries.
Doing Business:
In 2019 has not been very good, as they have had difficulties doing business in
France, dropping a position in the ranking. France currently ranks 32nd.
Imports and Exports:
France is the sixth largest exporting country in the world. In 2017 France exported
$516 billion and imported $595 billion, resulting in a commercially negative balance.
In 2018 France grew 3.88% in imports from countries such as Germany, Belgium
and Holland. This year there was a deficit in the balance of trade as exports
increased less than imports. The products that France imports the most are the
Computers with 12.2%, followed by the vehicles 10.6% and the electrical machinery
representing 9.2% of the total percentage.
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Exports also grew by 4% compared to 2017, foreign sales represent 20.94% of its
PBI.The countries where it exports mainly France are Germany, The United States
and Spain obtaining a coverage rate of 85.74% The most exported products in
France are the computers leading with 11.7%, followed by the aeronautics industry
with 10.9% and in third place the vehicles with 9.3%.
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francia.html