France
We learned that… • France is the second biggest country in west Europe after the former Soviet Union. • It’s total area is 547.000 square kilometres . • It borders Spain and Andorra in the south-east. In the south it is washed by the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Italy in the south-east , Switzerland and Germany in the east, Belgium and Luxembourg in the north-east. In the north it is washed by the Channel and by the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
• The population of France is 58.000.000 people. • French is the official language of the country. • The French use the euro. • The French flag is blue, white and red.
Paris Paris is the capital city of France. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world built on the banks of river Seine.
Significant sights • The Notre Dame Cathedral
• The Arc de Triomphe
The Eiffel Tower
Worldwide famous museums ď Ž
The Louvre
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The Centre Georges Pompidou
Significant French cities
ď ŽLyon
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Marseille
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Toulouse
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Bordeaux
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Important French Artists ď Ž
Pierre Auguste Renoir
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Pablo Picasso
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Salvador Dali
Famous French wines, liqueur and cognac
Beaujolais Bordeaux Cognac Napoleon Grande Marnier Liqueur
Delicious French Cakes
•Millefeuille •Crepes •Soufflé au chocolat
Traditional French Dishes • Ratatouille • Bouillabaise • Soufflé au fromage
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