France

Europe
Paris

Population

68.51M

Area

643,801 km²

GDP

$3.16T

GDP Per Capita

$54,500

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Region

Europe

Capital

Paris

ISO 3166

fr

Government Type

semi-presidential republic

Language

French (official) 100%, declining regional dialects Learn more

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About France

France is a country located in Western Europe, covering an area of approximately 551,695 square kilometers, including overseas regions. As of 2025, France has a population of over 68 million, with French as the official language. The country features diverse geography including plains, mountains including the Alps and Pyrenees, and extensive coastlines along the Atlantic and Mediterranean, experiencing varied climate by region. Paris serves as the capital.

France is one of the world’s largest economies and a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Key industries include aerospace, automotive, luxury goods, tourism, agriculture, and nuclear energy. France is the world’s most visited country, renowned for its cuisine, wine, fashion, art, and culture. The country operates a mixed economy with strong government involvement in key sectors. French companies are global leaders in aerospace, luxury goods, and energy. France continues to play a major role in European and global affairs.

Geography & Environment

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Geographic Area

643,801 km²

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Natural Hazards

much of the population is concentrated in the north and southeast; although there are many urban agglomerations throughout the country, Paris is by far the largest city, with Lyon ranked a distant second

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People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

83.0 years

Urbanization

81.80%

Population Growth Rate

0.2% (2025 est.)

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Health Expendeture

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Education Expenditure

3.1% of GDP (2023 est.)

Languages

French (official) 100%, declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish, Occitan, Picard)

Religions

Roman Catholic 47%, Muslim 4%, Protestant 2%, Buddhist 2%, Orthodox 1%, Jewish 1%, other 1%, none 33%, unspecified 9% (2021 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: French Republic
conventional short form: France
local long form: République française
local short form: France
etymology: derives from the Latin name Francia, meaning "Land of the Franks"; the Franks were a group of Germanic tribes located along the middle and lower Rhine River in the 3rd century A.D.; the origin of the tribal name is unclear but may come from the Old German word franka, meaning "brave," or from a personal name such as Francio or Francus

Economy

Economic Overview

high-income, advanced EU economy and eurozone member; strong tourism, aircraft manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors; high public debt; ongoing pension reform efforts; transitioning to a green economy via "France 2030" strategy

GDP Per Capita

$54,500

Unemployment Rate

9.5% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

15.6% (2021 est.)

Industries

machinery, chemicals, automobiles, metallurgy, aircraft, electronics, textiles, food processing, tourism

Agricultural Products

wheat, sugar beets, milk, maize, barley, potatoes, grapes, rapeseed, pork, sunflower seeds (2023)

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