France Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of France (ISO: FR) and the capital city, Paris. This page enables you to explore France and its land boundaries in total: 2,751 km (metropolitan France). You may also view the border countries of France (total: 8, Andorra 55 km, Belgium 556 km, Germany 418 km, Italy 476 km, Luxembourg 69 km, Monaco 6 km, Spain 646 km, Switzerland 525 km. French Guiana; total: 1,205 km. Border countries total; 2; Brazil 649 km, Suriname 556 km with its area of total: 643,801 sq km; land: 640,427 sq km; 549,970 sq km, water: 3,374 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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This virtual map shows France, located in metropolitan France: 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 SpainFrench Guiana: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and SurinameGuadeloupe: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto RicoMartinique: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and TobagoMayotte: Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about halfway between northern Madagascar and northern MozambiqueReunion: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing France and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 46 00 N, 2 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about France including Paris, the capital city of France |
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| Name of the country: | France | Capital city: | Paris |
| Geographical coordinates of France: | 46 00 N, 2 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Paris: | 48 52 N 2 20 E |
| Location of France: | metropolitan France: 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 SpainFrench Guiana: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and SurinameGuadeloupe: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto RicoMartinique: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and TobagoMayotte: Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about halfway between northern Madagascar and northern MozambiqueReunion: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of France: | total: 643,801 sq km; land: 640,427 sq km; 549,970 sq km, water: 3,374 sq km | Area comparative of France: | slightly more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly less than the size of Texas |
| The elevation data of France: | mean elevation: 375 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Rhone River delta -2 m, highest point: Mont Blanc 4,807 m | The climate of France: | metropolitan France: generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean: occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistralFrench Guiana: tropical: hot, humid: little seasonal temperature variationGuadeloupe and Martinique: subtropical tempered by trade winds: moderately high humidity: rainy season (June to October): vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on averageMayotte: tropical: marine: hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May): dry season is cooler (May to November)Reunion: tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation: cool and dry (May to November), hot and rainy (November to April) |
| Land use of France: | agricultural land: 52.7%; arable land 33.4%; permanent crops 1.8%; permanent pasture 17.5%; forest: 29.2%; other: 18.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 26,000 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of France: | largest West European nation; most major French rivers – the Meuse, Seine, Loire, Charente, Dordogne, and Garonne – flow northward or westward into the Atlantic Ocean, only the Rhone flows southward into the Mediterranean Sea | The terrain of France: | metropolitan France: mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in eastFrench Guiana: low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountainsGuadeloupe: Basse-Terre is volcanic in origin with interior mountains; Grande-Terre is low limestone formation; most of the seven other islands are volcanic in originMartinique: mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcanoMayotte: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaksReunion: mostly rugged and mountainous; fertile lowlands along coast |
| Land boundaries of France: | total: 2,751 km (metropolitan France) | Borders countries of France: | Andorra 55 km, Belgium 556 km, Germany 418 km, Italy 476 km, Luxembourg 69 km, Monaco 6 km, Spain 646 km, Switzerland 525 km. French Guiana; total: 1,205 km. Border countries total; 2; Brazil 649 km, Suriname 556 km |
| Maritime claims of France: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles(does not apply to the Mediterranean Sea)continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about France
Are you traveling to France? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: metropolitan France: 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 SpainFrench Guiana: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and SurinameGuadeloupe: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto RicoMartinique: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and TobagoMayotte: Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about halfway between northern Madagascar and northern MozambiqueReunion: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
Did you know that the legal system of France is civil law; review of administrative but not legislative acts?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in France, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 1,028,446 km (metropolitan France)paved: 1,028,446 km (including 11,416 km of expressways). Note: not included are 5,100 km of roadways in overseas departments (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: PARIS (capital) 10.843 million; Lyon 1.609 million; Marseille-Aix-en-Provence 1.605 million; Lille 1.027 million; Nice-Cannes 967,000; Toulouse 938,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 79.5% of the total population (2015).
The total population in France: 66,836,154 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.41% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)overseas departments: French, Creole patois, Mahorian (a Swahili dialect). These days, France has to face a net migration rate of 1.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in France nowadays; Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minoritiesoverseas departments: black, white, mulatto, East Indian, Chinese, Amerindian.
The right to vote in France can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of France. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit France for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in France are: Fete de la Federation, 14 July (1790)ablishment of a constitutional monarchy; other names for the holiday are Fete Nationale (National Holiday) and quatorze juillet (14th of July).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of France, these are the most likely dangers you might face: metropolitan France: flooding; avalanches; midwinter windstorms; drought; forest fires in south near the Mediterraneanoverseas departments: hurricanes (cyclones); flooding; volcanic activity (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Paris and/or France?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in France, the population has to face a death rate of 9.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about France
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in France. Here they are: French (official language) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)overseas departments: French, Creole patois, Mahorian (a Swahili dialect).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .fr
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; metropolitan France: generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean: occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistralFrench Guiana: tropical: hot, humid: little seasonal temperature variationGuadeloupe and Martinique: subtropical tempered by trade winds: moderately high humidity: rainy season (June to October): vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on averageMayotte: tropical: marine: hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May): dry season is cooler (May to November)Reunion: tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation: cool and dry (May to November), hot and rainy (November to April).
Its capital city is Paris, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Paris: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October. Note: applies to metropolitan France only not to its overseas departments collectivies.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding France; mean elevation: 375 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Rhone River delta -2 m, highest point: Mont Blanc 4,807 m. The length of its total coastline are: total: 4,853 kmmetropolitan France: 3,427 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 2,751 km (metropolitan France).
Current environmental issues in France; some forest damage from acid rain; air pollution from industrial and vehicle emissions; water pollution from urban wastes, agricultural runoff.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: metropolitan France: flooding; avalanches; midwinter windstorms; drought; forest fires in south near the Mediterraneanoverseas departments: hurricanes (cyclones); flooding; volcanic activity (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion).
For your traveling options, there are 464 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in France all together with metropolitan France: 8,501 km (1,621 km navigable by craft up to 3,000 metric tons) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 1,028,446 km (metropolitan France)paved: 1,028,446 km (including 11,416 km of expressways). Note: not included are 5,100 km of roadways in overseas departments (2010).
Background of France
Like every nation, France also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. It plays an influential global role as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, NATO, the G-8, the G-20, the EU, and other multilateral organizations. France rejoined NATO’s integrated military command structure in 2009, reversing DE GAULLE’s 1966 decision to withdraw French forces from NATO. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier, more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent decades, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common currency, the euro, in January 1999. In the early 21st century, five French overseas entities – French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, and Reunion – became French regions and were made part of France proper. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
