UN Project, France
Geography
France is located in Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel. Between Belgium and Spain, Southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Between Italy and Spain.
Arable Land: 33%
The extent of France's coastlines is 3,427 km
The climate in France varies between each region. The true temperature maritime climate is found in the west near the coasts.
The average temperature is 45ú F in February, and 61ú F in July.
France receives approximately 32" of rain each year.
The capitol of France is Paris. In January of 2000, Paris had about 10.3 million inhabitants.
Population
January 2000, Metropolitan France had a population of 58.7 million with 107 per square kilometer. (francediplo)
Life expectancy is about 79 years old.
Birth rate: 12/1,000
Death Rate: 9/1,000
Infant mortality rate: 5/1,000
France is 99% literate.
Economic Profile (CIA)
GDP: $1.5 trillion
Trade figures: Exports- $325 billion; Imports- $320 billion
Average annual income: lowest 10%- 2.8%;
highest 10%-25.1%
The currency is called a Franc.
France is industrialized.
Standard of Living (CIA)
TV sets: 35 million
34 million telephone lines
56 million radios
Culture
Roman Catholic, 90%. Protestant, 2%. Jewish, 1%. Muslim, 3%. Unaffiliated, 4%.
French is the official spoken language though English is in commonly taken in school as a second language, starting at a young age.