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France

Oct. 19, 2026

Recently, France witnessed nationwide protests over the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools escalated into violence

About France:

  • Location: It is a country located in North Western Europe.
  • Bordering countries: It is bordered by 7 countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Andorra.
  • Water bodies: It is bounded by the Bay of Biscay (North Atlantic Ocean) in the west; by the English Channel in the northwest and by the Mediterranean Sea in the south. 
  • Capital City: Paris
  • Geographical Features of France:
    • Climate: The climate in mainland France is temperate, with quite significant regional differences.
    • Major Rivers: It is drained by Loire (drains into Atlantic ocean ), Seine (drains into English channel).
    • Major Mountains: Alps (southern France), Jura Mountains (north of Alps), Pyrenees (forms border with Spain).
    • Highest Point: The highest mountain in France is Mont Blanc.
    • Natural Resources: It consists of Coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, uranium, antimony, arsenic, potash, feldspar, fluorspar, gypsum.

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