FRANCE

GEOGRAPHY
France is located in western Europe. Its lengthy borders touch Germany and
Belgium in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the Pyrenees mountains in
the south. The capital of France is Paris. The city is crossed by river Seine.

HISTORY
France is an independent nation. It is the third largest European country (after
Russia and Ukraine). In ancient times, France was a part of the Celtic territory
known as Gaul or Gallia. Its name is derived from the Latin Francia meaning’’ the
country of the Franks’’.

ART
France art consists in the visual and plastic arts including woodwork, architecture,
ceramics, textiles originating from the geographical area of France. The most
famous French painter is Claude Monet.
EDUCATION
France is a nation focused on culture. It is in many ways’’ the capital of the
world’’. France has been an inspiration for many artists. Due to its strong culture
and other moral factors, France is afraid of change and the education system is a
subject to this fear. In France today, the education system is similar to what it was
in the past.

PLACES
France ends up on near of lots of bucket lists. It is simply one of the most beautiful
places in world. The most popular cities are: Paris, Bordeaux and Marseille.

FACT
Did you know that France is the most popular tourist destination in the world?
France has good food, amazing wine, beautiful cities and charming culture.