FRANCE

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KEY • FRENCH REVOLUTION

WORDS • TOURISM FIGURES

• THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN

EUROPE

• THE GALLIC ROOSTER

 The French flag contains three vertical stripes of equal width.

WHAT THE From the flagstaff to the end, these colors are blue, white, and
red. More than 20 countries use these three colors in their flag,

FRENCH FLAG
including the United States, the United Kingdom, and
Australia.According to France's official website, the colors of the
flag combine two elements.

COLORS White

REPRESENT
White is the traditional color of the House of Bourbon, who ruled
in France from the late 16th Century until the French Revolution.
On the flag, the color white represents the King.

Red and Blue

The red and blue in the flag represents the city of Paris.
Revolutionaries in Paris traditionally flew red and blue. Likewise,
revolutionaries wore blue and red cockades (ribbons) on their
hats when they stormed the Bastille in 1789.
 GENERAL INFORMATION
France officially the French Republic is a transcontinental country spanning Western Europe
and overseas regions and territories in South America and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Including all of its territories, France has twelve time zones, the most of any country.
France is the second largest country in Europe, with the fifth largest population in
Europe.France is the third largest country in Europe after Russia and Ukraine.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.
French is a recognised official language in 29 countries.Most French-speaking countries are considered part of la
francophonie and most were French colonies in the past.(Canada,Belgium,Switzerland,Senegal,Cameroon)

The current president of the French Republic is Emmanuel Macron, who succeeded François Hollande on 14 May 2017.
 LARGEST CITIES
Paris, city and capital of France, one of the main European cities and the world center of culture,
art, fashion and gastronomy situated in the north-central part of the country.The country’s capital,
Paris, is also the third most visited city in the world, behind Bangkok and London.The most famous
sights of Paris - the Eiffel Tower and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris in the Gothic style, built in
the XII century. The city is also famous for its numerous cafes and boutiques with clothes from
famous designers.
Marseille is the second-largest city in France.
Marseille is the oldest city of France, as well as
one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited
settlements.Marseille is a port city in the south
of France, an important transit and trade center
since its founding by the Greeks around 600
BC. Heart of the city - Old Port, on the boat
dock

Lyon is the third-largest city in France. It is located at

the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône.The city
is famous for its trabules - narrow passages between
buildings. Lyon is the headquarters of the university
and the most important educational center outside of
Paris. The cultural life is reflected in the wealth of local
museums.
RENCH REVOLUTION The Great French Revolution is the
(MAY 5, 1789 - NOV 9
largest transformation of the social
1799)
and political system of France, which
led to the destruction of the old order
and absolute monarchy in the
country, and the proclamation of the
first French republic de jure free and
equal citizens under the motto
"Freedom, equality, brotherhood"
 THE LOUVRE IS THE MOST VISITED
MUSEUM IN THE WORLD

With a whopping 9.6 million visitors in 2019, the famous Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. Located in
the heart of Paris, the magnificent museum is home to around 38,000 works of art and artifacts dating back to
prehistoric times. These include the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and IM Pei’s famous glass Louvre Pyramid which
sits in the courtyard. Unsurprising, the Louvre is one of the busiest places to visit in Paris.
 FRANCE PRODUCED THE MOST EXPENSIVE BOTTLE
OF WINE IN THE WORLD

Of course, France isn’t only famous for its

cuisine, the country also produces some of
the best wines in the world – not to mention
expensive. A 73-year-old bottle of French
Burgundy became the most expensive bottle
of wine ever sold at auction, fetching an
eye-popping $558,000. The bottle of 1945
Romanee-Conti was sold to a private Asian
collector at Sotheby’s for more than 17 times
its original estimate of $32,000.
THE WORLD’S GREATEST CYCLE RACE, THE TOUR DE FRANCE, IS MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD

On 1 July 1903, 60 cyclists embarked on the first-

ever Tour de France from the Parisian suburb of
Montgeron. More than 100 years later, the event
has grown to become the world’s greatest cycle
race, with around 198 cyclists racing some
3,200kms; primarily around France in a series of
stages over 23 days. The 2013 Tour de France
was the 100th edition of the Tour de France and
around 15 million spectators lined up to watch the
21-stage course for the centennial celebration.
 DISNEYLAND PARIS

Disneyland Paris amusement park is located in

the far suburbs of Paris - in the town of Marne-la-
Vallee (43 km from the city). It was founded in
1992 and includes two theme parks Disneyland
Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, as well as
many restaurants, hotels, a golf course and even
its own residential area and business center.
Quiz

1. Which is not a color on 3.How many countries

the French flag? speak French?
A. Red
A. 29
B. White
B. 12
C. Gold C. 5
D. Blue D. 41

2. During what time period

4.Choose only French city!
was the French revolution?
A. 1623 – 1650 A. Kyiv,Paris,Barcelona
B. 1704 – 1714 B. Nice,Toulouse,Gent
C. 1776 – 1783 C. Marseille,Lille,Strasbourg
D. Lyon,Monaco,Bordeaux
D. 1789 – 1799
1.NAME THE COUNTRY'S SECOND LARGEST CITY, AFTER PARIS?

2.WHICH RIVER FLOWS THROUGH PARIS?

3.WHICH FAMOUS FRENCH FASHION HOUSE’S NAME IS OFTEN REFERRED

TO AS “LV”?

4.WHICH FAMOUS FRENCH LANDMARK CAUGHT FIRE IN 2019?

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