country in Western Europe. Its capital city is Paris. It is a member of the European Union. It is known for its culture, its many monuments and places such as the Louvre, the Tour Eiffel, the Arc de Triomphe, Mont Saint Michel, Versailles, and Notre Dame de Paris • The country has been one of the great powers since the end of the 17th century. During the 18th and 19th centuries, France had a vast colonial empire across West Africa and Southeast Asia, which does not exist anymore. • It is the most visited country in the world, as about 82 million foreign tourists visit it every year. Famous person from France
• Brigitte Anne- Marie Bardot is a French actress, singer, dancer and fashion model. • Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader.