France Nela Motyčková, Kieu My Chau

Conventional long form: French Republic Government type: republic president: Nicolas Sarkozy prime minister: François Fillon Administrative divisions 26 regions National anthem: "La Marseillaise„ (the song of Marseille) Population total: 65,102,719 (2011) Area total: 643,427 km² land: 640,053 km² water: 3,374 km²

 Origins of the people: Most people who live in France are the descendants of Gauls ( Celts ), as well as Italian people,Bretons etc.  Languages: Most French people speak French language as their mother tongue, but certain languages like Corsican, Basque, French Flemish and Breton have managed to keep a limited existence.  Capital city: Paris It is also the center of the region Île-de-France.  The most famous sights include: Notre Dame Louvre Arc de Triomphe Invalides Sacre Coeur Basilica  Largest cities Marseille Lyon Toulouse Nice

Geography country in west Europe between Atlantic ocean, La Manche canal and the Mediterranean sea

 5 islands in the Indian ocean, 1 island in the Pacific ocean near Mexico  Cold winters, mild summers x around the Mediterranean sea mild winters and hot summers  Hexagon form → French nick l'hexagone.  The longest river: Loira (1,020 km)  The biggest lake: Lake Geneva (582 km²)

South – east: Alps The highest peak – Mont Blanc (4808 m)

South – West: Pyrenees

Sports The most popular sport:  football Other popular sports:  Rugby  Athletics  Motor – vehicle racing (Grand Prix, 24 hours Le Mans)  Tennis (French Open in Paris)  The most played sport: pétanque ( by 17 mil. People) - Federation Française de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal: people  Table football – victories on world championships  Olympic Games – 2x summer o.g., 3x winter o.g.

 Cycling: Tour de France

QUIZ  1. What is this well– known train called?

a)324 m b)352 m c)387 m  2. How high is the Eiffel tower?

 3. What´s his name?

 4. What is the name of this building?

 5. What is the name of this monument?

a) 1.6 mil. b) 2.2 mil. c) 3.4 mil.  6. How many inhabitants live in Paris?

a) Sacre Coeur b) Chartres cathedral c) Mont St. Michel  7.What is the name of this monument?

 8.What is the name of this famous person?

Trip to France

Sources  nce.htm   ons/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html