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The Republic of France

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The population of France is made up of the following:

Celtic and Latin, with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, and Basque minorities.

Area: 547,030 sq. miles
Population: 60,424,213

Capital City: Paris
Government Type: Republic
Currency: Euro

2 Facts about France:
France is famous for its wine, cheese and culinary arts.
Paris is the European center for arts and fashion.

What does the flag represent?
France's flag (sometimes called the "Tricolor"') was first used in 1789, after the French Revolution. It was officially adopted as the French national flag on February 15, 1794.

Animals of France

Fox
Deer
Pink Flamingo
Wild Boar
Sand Lizard
Vulture
Skunk
Duck

Languages spoken in France:

The official language in France is French – you will hear that almost 100% of the time.

Common Words:

Mother La mere
Father Le pere
Sister La soeur
Brother Le frere
Goodbye Au revoir
Child L'enfant
Love L'amour
School L'ecole





 

 
 
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