FRANCE

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France is the largest country in western Europe. It is bordered by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
The capital is Paris, which is the most visited city in the world. Their official language is French, and their currency is the Euro.
The weather in France
France generally has cool winters and mild summers. However, along the Mediterranean they have hot summers.
The north has cool weather. In the south it gets very hot in summer. Fruits such as oranges and lemons grow in the south.
France is known for its fine food. French cooking is thought to be the best in the world. Chefs prepare dishes such as quiche, soufflés, mousse, pâté, croissants, crêpes, and French bread. Many people in France like to drink their hot chocolate from bowls and dip their bread into it.
What is France Famous for?
France is famous for cheese (More than 350 kinds of cheese are made in this country) wine, perfume (Chanel, Dior, Givenchy) and cars (Renault, Citroen, Peugeot). It is also famous for the Tour de France and the Tour Eiffel.
Symbols such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and the Georges Pompidou Center make Paris one of the most visited places in the world.