FRANCE

BY:JAWAD NADEEM BBA 1C

THE NATIONAL FLAG AND LOGO
THE CAPITAL CITY PARIS
• France is the semi presidential republic with its capital in Paris, The nation's
largest city and the main cultural and commercial center.
• France is located in Western Europe, It encompasses medieval cities, alpine
villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion
houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the
Eiffel Tower.
• By area, France is the 42nd largest country in the world but the largest
country in Western Europe and the European Union (EU), and
the third largest in Europe as a whole , and it has 551,500 square kilometers.
DIFFERENT CULTURES IN
FRANCE
• Religions practiced in France include Roman Catholicism,
Islam, Protestantism, and Judaism.
• Most people believe that French restaurants are extremely
expensive, but in reality it is possible to eat very delicious
food in France without spending a fortune.
• Art is highly regarded in France and France is known for the
art collections in museums in their country. The most famous
art gallery in the world, The Art is highly regarded in France
and France is known for the art collections in museums in
their country. The most famous art gallery in the world, The
Louvre, is located in Paris, France. It is home to the Mona
Lisa and Venus de Milo.
GOVERNMENT

• Centralized government
• President is elected for a five year term.
• Semi-presential system.
• Based on the French constitution of the fifth republic.
• France declares itself as "an indivisible, secular, democratic and social republic".
• The national assembly is the lower house of the parliament.
LANGUAGES

• The official language of France is French.

• 88 percent of the population speaks French.
• There are 75 different Languages spoken in France.
• 24 of these Languages are European , Rest of the Languages include Languages from the South
American , South Asian and Caribbean regions.
• The policy of France ensures that the citizens of the country communicate in French.
• Many French people can speak at least one foreign language.
SPORTS

• The French "National" sport is Football.

• The most watched sports in France is football, rugby, basketball, cycling , sailing and tennis.
• Sports is encouraged in school and local sports clubs receive financial support from the local
government.
• France most recently won the FIFA world cup 2018.
HOLIDAYS AND
FESTIVALS

• Bastille day (July 14TH) was

incorporated in 1789.
• Armistice
Day (November 11TH) was
incorporated in 1918.
• Labor day (May 1ST) was
incorporated in 1935.
• Every French citizen is
entitled to 5 weeks of vacation.
FRENCH MUSIC

• Indigenous folk music and features styles from Africa,

Latin America and Asia.
• France are most well-known for its classical music such
as Aquarium by Camille Saint Saens.
• Modern times is known for the development of Hip hop,
Techno, Funk and Pop.
TRANSPORTATION
• France has approximately 478 airports.
• All Major cities in France have airports.
• France has approximately 500,000 miles of
serviceable roadway.
• Paris region has most dense network of Roads and
Highways.