Political World Wall Map, French Language - 40.75" x 27" Paper

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The majority language of the nation is French, which is also spoken widely throughout the world. French is a Romance language, descended from Latin, and is known for its elegant and complex grammar. Geography See also: France in the Middle Ages Joan of Arc led the French Army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), which paved the way for the final victory. See also: List of national parks of France, Regional natural parks of France, and Climate change in France

Further, there are some countries where French is commonly used, but it is not an official language: Under the doctrine of Dirigisme, the government historically played a major role in the economy; policies such as indicative planning and nationalisation are credited for contributing to three decades of unprecedented postwar economic growth known as Trente Glorieuses. At its peak in 1982, the public sector accounted for one-fifth of industrial employment and over four-fifths of the credit market. Beginning in the late 20th century, France loosened regulations and state involvement in the economy, with most leading companies now being privately owned; state ownership now dominates only transportation, defence and broadcasting. [188] Policies aimed at promoting economic dynamism and privatisation have improved France's economic standing globally: it is among the world's 10 most innovative countries in the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index, [189] and the 15th most competitive, according to the 2019 Global Competitiveness Report (up two places from 2018). [190] Largely flat Artois and Flanders include some of the most heavily industrialized parts of the country. However, there are many good reasons to explore the area, not least its strong associations with the most devastating battles of World War I, which recently marked its hundredth anniversary. Other big draws as you can see in the map of Northern France are the bustling port town of Calais, Dunkerque university atmosphere and poignant war memorials, and the delightful village of Cassel,a rare example of a Flemish hill settlement. St-Omer, Le Touquet and Montreuil-sur-Mer are strong contenders in terms of charm and interest and the castle at Pierrefonds would make Walt Disney proud.The most populous island with 145 million inhabitants is Java (Indonesia), more than half of the nation's population. Under the wars of Louis XV (r. 1715–1774), France lost New France and most of its Indian possessions after its defeat in the Seven Years' War (1756–1763). Its European territory kept growing, however, with notable acquisitions such as Lorraine (1766) and Corsica (1770). An unpopular king, Louis XV's weak rule, his ill-advised financial, political and military decisions—as well as the decadence of his court—discredited the monarchy, which arguably paved the way for the French Revolution 15 years after his death. [59] The ocean is a massive body of salt water which covers around 71 percent of Earth's surface. There are five oceans in the world namely Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern Antarctic and Arctic. The Pacific is the biggest ocean in the world while the Arctic is the smallest of all. As of January 2021 [update], the fertility rate declined slightly to 1.84 children per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1, and considerably below the high of 4.41 in 1800. [240] [241] [242] [243] France's fertility rate and crude birth rate nonetheless remain among the highest in the EU. However, like many developed nations, the French population is aging; the average age is 41.7 years, while about a fifth of French people are 65 or over. [244] The life expectancy at birth is 82.7 years, the 12th highest in the world.

Northern France, with its wealth of historical and cultural heritage and diverse range of architecture influenced by great chapters in the region history, is filled with interesting museums and lively cultural venues as its shown in the map of Northern France. The traditions, heritage and knowledge in Northern France perpetuate an inherited identity of centuries-old thriving customs. Meet a group of Dunkirk fishermen, uncover some treasures in the annual Lille ‘braderie’, fall in love with a piece of feather-light lace, relive the mining period, drink a pint in a regional tavern. Try new experiences and encounter some gripping tales. The total area of the earth's surface (land and water) is slightly more than 510 million km² at sea level (100%). France had colonial possessions, in various forms since the beginning of the 17th century, but in the 19th and 20th centuries its global overseas colonial empire extended greatly and became the second-largest in the world behind the British Empire. [15] Including metropolitan France, the total area of land under French sovereignty reached almost 13million square kilometres in the 1920s and 1930s, 8.6% of the world's land. Known as the Belle Époque, the turn of the century was a period characterised by optimism, regional peace, economic prosperity and technological, scientific and cultural innovations. In 1905, state secularism was officially established.In 2018, France was the fifth-largest trading nation in the world and the second-largest in Europe, with the value of exports representing over a fifth of GDP. [181] Its membership in the eurozone and the broader European single market facilitates access to capital, goods, services, and skilled labour. [182] Despite protectionist policies over certain industries, particularly in agriculture, France has generally played a leading role in fostering free trade and commercial integration in Europe to enhance its economy. [183] [184] In 2019, it ranked first in Europe and 13th in the world in foreign direct investment, with European countries and the United States being leading sources. [185] According to the Bank of France (founded in 1800), [186] the leading recipients of FDI were manufacturing, real estate, finance and insurance. [187] The Paris Region has the highest concentration of multinational firms in Europe. [187] In the discipline of Geography, "Continent" means one of the major land masses. A continent is the Earth`s main division of land. Continent can be defined as the large land mass, which is separated from other landmasses by oceans.The Earth has seven continents. They are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. Among the seven continents, Asia is the biggest continent, while Australia is the smallest. Seven Continents of the World # With an estimated January 2023 population of 68,042,591 people, [8] France is the 20th most populous country in the world, the third-most populous in Europe (after Russia and Germany), and the second most populous in the European Union (after Germany). Metropolitan France covers 551,500 square kilometres (212,935sqmi), [87] the largest among European Union members. [19] France's total land area, with its overseas departments and territories (excluding Adélie Land), is 643,801km 2 (248,573sqmi), 0.45% of the total land area on Earth. France possesses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal plains in the north and west to mountain ranges of the Alps in the southeast, the Massif Central in the south-central and Pyrenees in the southwest. The first leader to make himself king of all the Franks was Clovis I, who began his reign in 481, routing the last forces of the Roman governors of the province in 486. Clovis claimed that he would be baptised a Christian in the event of his victory against the Visigothic Kingdom, which was said to have guaranteed the battle. Clovis regained the southwest from the Visigoths, was baptised in 508 and made himself master of what is now western Germany.