The territory of France from a morphological point of view can be divided into three areas: in the south-east it is crossed by rather remarkable reliefs including the Alps with Mont Blanc, the central-southern part is occupied by a large plateau, and to the north-northwest extends a vast flat and slightly undulating region.
Climate of France
The climate of France is generally temperate; along the Atlantic coast and in the north it is colder and rainier, while in the interior there are harsh winters alternating with hot summers.
The flora mainly consists of temperate broadleaf forests such as chestnut, beech, hornbeam, and oaks. The coasts are covered by the typical Mediterranean scrub. The fauna is varied: several protected species can be found such as the chamois, brown bear, otter, stork; the wolf and wild boar survive in certain forested areas.
Well represented is the birdlife with a great variety of species, both resident and migratory: the Camargue hosts, among others, protected colonies of flamingos. The most common fish species in marine waters are cod, herring, mackerel, sardine, and tuna.
France at a glance
- Country: France
- Area: 547,030 km²
- Capital: Paris
- Population: 61 million inhabitants
- Language: French
- Religion: majority Catholic, minority Muslim
- Government: republic
- Major cities: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Strasbourg, Nantes, Montpellier, Bordeaux
Information about France
- Currency: Euro
- International dialing code: +33
- International vehicle registration code: F
- Driving side: right
- Entry documents: Identity Card or Passport
- Vaccination required: None
- Electric current: 220 V 50 Hz
- Measurement system: metric decimal
- Fixed-date holidays: January 1: New Year’s Day; April: Easter Monday First Monday after April: Easter; May 1: Labor Day; May 8: Victory Day; July 14: Bastille Day; August 15; December 25: Christmas; December 26
- Climate: temperate climate, depending on coastal or inland areas
- Average temperatures: national average 4.1°C to -19.5°C
- Transportation: National airline Air France and others Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, FlyWest and many more. Trains Trenitalia, RailEurope, Eurostar.
- Airports: in Paris, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris-Orly. Almost every French city has an airport.
