France
Introduction
France is
one of the oldest states in the world. France has a rich history and tradition
among the countries of the western world. Paris, the capital of France. Which
is the largest city in the country. Although many French-speaking people live
in France, most French citizens speak French. Moreover, French is the main
language recognized by the government of the country. The currency of this
country is Euro. According to the law of this country, cars drive on the right
side of the road. The total population of the country is 65,273,511. As such,
about 123 people live per square km. People of different religions live in this
country. People of Christian, Muslim and Jewish religions live here. However,
the Roman Catholic sect of Christianity is the main religion of the people of
this country. However, there are some people of other religions here. Moreover,
innumerable secular people live in this country. Since France is part of the
continent of Europe, innumerable people from different parts of the world
migrate to this country every year. And so the social diversity here is
constantly increasing.
France in the tourism industry
The French
capital Paris is the highest tourist destination in the world. According to a
survey (2017) by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), France is the world's
leading tourist destination. And in the second row is Spanish. Every year more
than 6 million people travel to France alone. It is difficult to find any
travel thirsty people who do not know about France. Everyone has more or less
an idea about Paris, the capital of France. The city is known as the "City
of Love" to romantic couples. Tourism is a major supplier to a large part
of the country's economy.
Popular places of interest in Paris
- Museum: Centre Georges-Pompidou , Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie , Le Louvre , Musée des Arts et Métiers , Musée d'Orsay , Muséum national d'histoire naturelle , Parc de la Villette .
- Monument: Arc de Triomphe , Conciergerie , La Tour Eiffel , Grand Palais , Les Invalides , Palais Garnier , Le Panthéon , Place des Vosges , Place Vendôme .
- Churches and cemeteries are places of worship for Christians : Basilique du Sacré-Cœur , Notre Dame de Paris , Sainte-Chapelle , Cimetière de Montmartre , Cimetière du Père-Lachaise , Saint-Eustacheo , La Madeleine .
- Muslim holy places of worship: Grande Mosquée de Paris (It is the first mosque built on the mainland of France).
- The wide streets of the well-known Paris: Champs-Élysées (Whose full name is "avenue des Champs-Élysées").
- One of the largest parks in Paris: Jardin du Luxembourg .
Geographical location of France
The internal
geography of the country has played an important role in the economic
development of France. The country is located on the western border of the
continental continent of Eurasia (Asia and Europe are collectively called
Eurasia).
France is
very hexagonal. It is bordered by Belgium and Luxembourg to the northeast,
Germany, Switzerland and Italy to the east, Andorra and Spain to the southwest,
the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the North Sea to the north and the
Mediterranean Sea to the southeast. The topography of France is quite diverse.
The northern coast of the country consists of lowlands and vast plains, the
highlands of France in the south, and the green valleys and high snow-capped
Alps in the east. Most of France's latest frontiers are surrounded by
mountains. Therefore, all the borders except the north-eastern border have been
demarcated as natural boundaries.
Administrative regions:
Although
administrative work is conducted in all the cities of France, the capital Paris
is considered to be the most important administrative region there. It is one
of the most important commercial centers in the world. About three-quarters of
France's population live in cities alone. The metropolitan area of Paris
alone is home to about 12 million people. From this it is clear how active the
commercial and administrative activities of Paris are. And so France is one of
the most densely populated and urbanized countries in the world.
Moreover,
the city has a good reputation as the bearer and carrier of world culture.
There are ancient palaces, architectural artefacts and ancient monuments. At
present most of them are replicas. This is because during the "Baron
George Ozen" in the middle of the 19th century, the old buildings and
architectural artefacts were demolished and rebuilt in a new way.
Among the
cities in France, Leon is next to Paris. The city is located in the ancient
Rhone Valley, which connects the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Moreover,
Bordeaux, Marseille, the Mediterranean coastal seaport and the port city of
Tulane on the shores of the North Atlantic Ocean top the list of administrative
regions in France.
France is
one of the main members of the European Union. Which is one of the five
permanent members of the UN Security Council. The official name of France is
the French Republic. The republic was established in this country on 22nd
September 1792. France is the only country to give the world the first gift of
democracy. France achieved this democracy through the French Revolution. Which
is a shining example in the pages of history. And so many reformist and
revolutionary movements have taken place at different times inspired by the
ideals of the French Revolution.
The economy of France
The French
economy is very strong. Economically, France is the third largest economy in
Europe and the sixth largest in the world. France is the most important country
in Europe in the production of agricultural products. Cheese, wine and cereals
are some of the major agricultural products exported here. The country tops the
list of European countries in terms of agricultural exports. Moreover, the
country, which supplies a large part of the economy, is famous for tourism.
France is also the number one country in the world in terms of heavy industry.
Some important information about
France
The area of
France is 6,40,679 sq km. It is the third largest country in Europe by area.
Its place is after Russia and Ukraine. It is also the fourth largest country in
Europe in terms of population. French citizens are well educated and wealthy.
Because the basic rights of the citizens are quite assured in the context of
this country. France has always maintained good relations with Europe and other
countries of the world. French passports allow travel to 125 countries without
a visa. Which ranks 3rd in the world in the Passport Power Index.
In the pages
of history, France is a country that has overtaken the extreme adversity of the
economic recession many times in the past and today has taken its place in the
list of the world's top economies.
Writer-
Tanvir Rahman
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