France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is...
Capital: Paris
President: Emmanuel Macron
Prime minister: Gabriel Attal
Official language: French
Area: 213,011 mi²
Population: 67.97 million (2022)
Founded: August 10, 843 AD
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