| France, officially called as the French Republic is | | | | example of the church that is built in the ancient |
| located in the Western Europe. It is the largest | | | | Gothic style |
| country in the European Union by area. France has | | | | 6. France is considered to be the birthplace of Gothic |
| been in power for many centuries with strong | | | | art as well as Baroque architectural style. The Gothic |
| economical, military, cultural and political background. | | | | art was initially known as French Art |
| Let's take a quick look at some of the interesting | | | | 7. French cuisine is considered to be the best in the |
| facts about France: | | | | world |
| 1. Nearly 20% of France lies outside Europe. These | | | | 8. The farms in France occupy 10% of the land area |
| regions are known as "DOM-TOM", where 2.5 million | | | | 9. Mount Blanc is the highest Mountain in the Alps and |
| French citizens live | | | | Western Europe |
| 2. The Statue of Liberty was made in France, and | | | | 10. The Gavarnie Falls is the tallest waterfall in France |
| given to the United States as a gift. The statue's | | | | that ranges up to 422 meters |
| face is carved keeping in mind the face of Isabella | | | | 11. The largest urban population is recorded in Paris |
| Eugenie Boyer, who is the Parisian sewing machine | | | | 12. Loire is the longest river with a length of 1,013 |
| manufacturer Isaac Singer's wife | | | | kilometers |
| 3. The April fool's day (April Fish to the French) is | | | | 13. La Marseillaise is the National Anthem of France |
| believed to have originated in France when the nation | | | | 14. Iris is the national flower of France |
| switched to the Gregorian calendar. Those who were | | | | 15. Gallic Rooster is the national animal of France |
| not aware about the change in calendar thought April | | | | 16. The National Day is celebrated on the 14 July |
| 1st was New Year's Day. Since then fools day | | | | 17. Mona Lisa, world known painting hails from France |
| originated to make fun of them | | | | 18. French was the official language of England for |
| 4. Eiffel Tower is the Symbol of France and it is the | | | | over 300 years |
| tallest building | | | | 19. France produces more nuclear electricity when |
| 5. The Cathedral of Notre Dame is one of the | | | | compared to Germany, Spain, Russia and the UK |
| beautiful churches in France. It is also a classic | | | | 20. |