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1 day ago · France, country of northwestern Europe. Historically and culturally among the most important nations in the Western world, France has also played a highly significant role in international affairs, with former colonies in every corner of the globe.
1 day ago · France is the largest country in the European Union and the second largest in Europe. It has been one of the world's most powerful countries for many centuries. During the 17th and 18th centuries, France colonized much of North America. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, France built one of the largest colonial empires of the time.
22 hours ago · News. Le Pen says president's role as commander-in-chief is 'honorary' Marine Le Pen claimed that a Rassemblement National prime minister would 'pull the strings' of French defense if her party...
1 day ago · France in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on France. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.
- Paris
- semi-presidential republic
- Euro (EUR)
- 248,572 Square Miles643,801 Square Kilometers
17 hours ago · Followers of the leftist coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) glue campaign posters for the upcoming legislative election, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Strasbourg, eastern France. French President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections following the defeat of his centrist alliance at European Union elections earlier this month.
23 hours ago · France’s snap parliamentary election is one of the most momentous in decades, for both the country and the rest of Europe. Within two weeks, France could have a hard-left or hard-right ...
1 day ago · For much of its history, France has played a central role in European culture. With the advent of colonialism and global trade, France reached a worldwide market, and French artistic, culinary, and sartorial styles influenced the high and popular cultures of nations around the globe.
