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The following outline is provided as an overview and topical guide of France:
France – country in Western Europe with several overseas regions and territories. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. From its shape, it is often referred to in French as l’Hexagone ("The Hexagon").
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Main article: Geography of France |
Spain 623 km (387 mi)
Belgium 620 km (385 mi)
Switzerland 573 km (356 mi)
Italy 488 km (303 mi)
Germany 451 km (280 mi)
Luxembourg 73 km (45 mi)
Andorra 57 km (35 mi)
Monaco 4 km (2 mi)
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Main articles: Administrative divisions of France and Regions of France |
Regions of France Since January 1, 2016, continental France is divided into 13 administrative Regions instead of the former 22 regions. The 5 overseas regions are untouched:
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1. Alsace |
12. Île-de-France |
1. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
12. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
Departments of France French departments are roughly analogous to British counties.
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Main article: Communes of France |
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Main article: Demographics of France |
Metropolitan France is bordered by:
France is also linked to:
France's overseas departments share borders with:
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Main articles: Government of France and Politics of France |
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Main article: Government of France |
Emmanuel Macron, current President of France
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Main article: Justice in France |
The French Republic is a member of:[3]
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Main article: Law of France |
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Main article: Military of France |
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Main articles: History of France and Timeline of French history |
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See also: List of years in France |
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Main article: Culture of France |
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Main article: Sport in France |
Sport articles specific to France:
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Main article: Economy of France |
France is the most visited country in the world, receiving over 79 million foreign tourists annually (including business visitors, but excluding people staying less than 24 hours in France).[4]
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Main article: Education in France |
The three stages of the education process in France:
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Main article: Health in France |
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