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France (France: English), or as it is officially known as the French Republic, is a European country located in the western part of the continent, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Biscay, and shares its land borders with eight countries.

France occupies a prominent place among the countries of the world, especially in the current international political scene; it is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, NATO, the Group of Twenty, the Group of Eight industrialized countries, the European Union, and other parties and international organizations.
Since the beginning of the seventeenth century AD, France began to build itself as a great power, and expanded into an empire that extended beyond the seas with the help of the French East India Company, which was founded by Minister Jean-Bennett Colbert. Among the countries that fell under French control were Canada, Louisiana, and some eastern Indian islands, in addition to several African countries such as Somalia and Madagascar, and many Arab countries fell under French colonialism, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

France is today one of the most developed and economically powerful countries, and it has one of the highest per capita incomes of gross domestic product. In 2016, the gross domestic product of France reached 2.737 trillion dollars, which is thus in the 11th rank on the level of the countries of the world, and in the same year the per capita gross domestic product reached 42,400 dollars, which is thus in the 38th ranking on the level of the countries of the world. Among the most prominent sectors that contribute significantly to the French economy are: the services sector (78.8%), the industrial sector (19.4%), and the agricultural sector (1.7%).

The most famous landmarks in France

France includes many distinctive and well-known and internationally known monuments, and France annually attracts millions of tourists from around the world, and among the most prominent landmarks in which France is famous:

Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks associated with France. The construction of this distinctive large building was completed in 1889 AD, designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, and it was the tallest tower in the world when it was built, and the building was supposed to remain for only 20 years, but it still holds to this day, and attracts many tourists to visit and take many photos Enjoy watching it.
Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum: It is the most famous international museum, and contains many world famous arts and sculptures, in addition to artifacts. The museum also contains collections of decorative arts, Islamic art, pottery, fabric, jewelry, furniture, and mosaics. The museum was originally a royal palace, and was converted into a museum in 1793 AD.
Palace of Versailles (Palace of Versailles): The palace is considered a national landmark and a tourist place worth visiting. The palace dates back to the seventeenth century AD and was the residence of the king. In the nineteenth century AD, the palace turned into a museum, where today the palace contains a huge collection of furniture, art, antiques, and various gardens.
Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris: It is the European version of the famous American Disneyland, it is the largest amusement park in Europe today, and the most attractive to tourists in the world. Disneyland launched its operations in Paris in 1987 after signing a partnership contract with the French government. In 2016, Disneyland revenue was 1,278 million euros ($ 1354.87 million).
Corsica Island Corsica: It is an island in the western Mediterranean, north of Sardinia, 160 km southeast of Nice, France. The island is characterized by its beautiful natural scenery, where the river runs Gulu River. The island also has historical significance, as its land embraced many famous historical battles and revolutions were launched from it.

The most famous French characters

France has presented over the years many important personalities that have been associated with the minds of many of us with various events because of what it has presented and still offers, with great enrichments in the various scientific, historical, artistic and political fields, and among the most prominent and well-known French personalities are:

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821): He is a military commander and the first French emperor, and he is one of the most famous French leaders. Among his most notable achievements are the reorganization of the army’s ranks, and the rehabilitation of education.
Marie Curie (1867–1934): She is one of the most famous women in history who have been involved in chemistry and physics. Among its most famous achievements are the discovery of polonium and radium, and the development of X-ray rays. Corrie is the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, and the only woman to win her in two areas: chemistry and physics.
Coco Chanel (1883–1971): she is the owner of the famous brand, Chanel, Chanel began her career in 1910 with the opening of her own fashion house, and in the twenties of the last century she launched her first perfume, and then became famous for the black dress and Chanel suit.
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793): She is a famous French queen, who became a queen at the age of 19. Antoinette was the reason behind the establishment of the French Revolution that overthrew the monarchy in 1792 AD, because of her famous saying, “Let them eat cakes.”
Samuel de Champlain (Year of death 1635): He is a well-known French traveler and explorer, and one of the travelers who helped the French Empire extend in the seventeenth century AD. Among his most prominent contributions are the founding of the Province of New France, and the City of Quebec, the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec.
Voltaire (1694–1778): He is a well-known French writer, historian, philosopher, who is the most prominent writer of the Enlightenment, and one of his most famous and famous writings is the satirical novel “Candide”.
Mary Tosu (1761-1850): is the famous name behind the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Tussauds was an art teacher, and sister of Louis XIV of France, who began making waxworks in 1802 in Britain.
Zinedine Zidane (1972–): He is a famous football player, led the French national team to win the World Cup in 1998, and won the FIFA Award for Best Player in the World three times.
Louis Vuitton (1821–1892): the designer with the leading brand in fashion, perfumes and cosmetics, Vuitton was the personal fashion designer for the wife of King Napoleon, which allowed him to work with the finest and most luxurious materials and designs, and his name today represents one of the most prestigious brands in the world.
Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980): He is a writer, critic, philosopher, political activist, and satirist. One of the most famous names that has emerged in the literary movement in the twentieth century, and among his most prominent ideas are the “existential” theory.

The most famous French cuisine

France is famous for its delicious food made with ultimate precision, and is characterized by its amazing food, and is known for its sweets that have now spread to all parts of the world, and among the most famous French cuisine:

Baguette French Bread (French: Baguette): It is a long and thin bread, the length ranges between 3-4 cm, and may reach one meter.
Crepe (French: Crêpe): It is one of the most famous sweets in the world, and it is a thin dough that fried, and then added to it different types of chocolate.
Brule cream (In French: Crème brûlée): It is a famous dessert that contains the baked egg and tofu. It appeared in France for the first time in 1691 AD.
Eclair (French: Éclair): It is a baked finger-like candy covered with chocolate, and the elixir was first made in France in the nineteenth century AD.
Moose (French: Mousse): It is a candy-shaped chocolate candy, and its origins in France date back to the eighteenth century AD.