UN Project, FranceGeographyFrance is located in 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 Spain.Arable Land: 33%The extent of France's coastlines is 3,427 kmThe climate in France varies between each region. The t ...view middle of the document...
France receives approximately 32" of rain each year.The capitol of France is Paris. In January of 2000, Paris had about 10.3 million inhabitants.PopulationJanuary 2000, Metropolitan France had a population of 58.7 million with 107 per square kilometer. (francediplo)Life expectancy is about 79 years old.Birth rate: 12/1,000Death Rate: 9/1,000Infant mortality rate: 5/1,000France is 99% literate.Economic Profile (CIA)GDP: $1.5 trillionTrade figures: Exports- $325 billion; Imports- $320 billionAverage annual income: lowest 10%- 2.8%; highest 10%-25.1%The currency is called a Franc.France is industrialized.Standard of Living (CIA)TV sets: 35 million34 million telephone lines56 million radiosCultureRoman Catholic, 90%. Protestant, 2%. Jewish, 1%. Muslim, 3%. Unaffiliated, 4%.French is the official spoken language though English is in commonly taken in school as a second language, starting at a young age.
