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France

﻿France is a country in Europe located in the Northern Hemisphere.

MAP OF FRANCE:



__**FRANCE IN THE WORLD**__

**__ Language __**
The language of France is French (Francais) To say hello, you say "Bonjour".

__**Currency**__
The currency of France is Euro. Euro means European money.

__** Religion **__
= = =__**Attractions**__= __**LE LOUVRE MUSEUM**__
 * Catholicism is the primary religion in France.**
 * Other major religions in France include Islam, Judaism and others religions making France a multiconfessional country.**
 * The main attraction of France is the capital city "Paris" with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Le Louvre museum and much more...**
 * __EIFFEL TOWER__ __ARC DE TRIOMPHE__**

__**CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE**__

 * The culture of France and the French people has been shaped by geography and historical events.**
 * France and in particular Paris has played an important role as a center of high culture and of decorative arts since the seventeenth century in Europe and worldwide from the nineteenth century.**
 * France has also played an important role in cinema, fashion and cuisine.**

__GOVERNMENT__
Logo of the French Government (Freedom, Equality & Fraternity) =__**How is France globally connected:**__= France is globally connected with the rest of the world through trade, export of French products like food, fashion.... France is also connected through sports, culture, arts, cinema (The Cannes Festival)
 * The government of France** **is republic**

=__**How is France connected to Australia:**__= France is connected through: - History: Australians fought in France alongside the Canadians and British during World Wars I and II. Over 45,000 Australians lost their lives on French soil. Each year many Australians travel to commemorate the thousands of Australians who were killed and injured there.

- Australian and French forces have co-operated in the Pacific and Southern Oceans, including for emergency and disaster relief and operations against illegal fishing. - Tourist links between the two countries are significant, with over 400,000 Australians visiting France each year.

- Sport - Le Tour de France is broadcasted in Australia and was won by Cadel Evans (Australian) in 2011.

- Fashion

- Food / French Cuisine