France
EuropeDid you know?
- •France's longest land border is not with Spain or Germany, but with Brazil! (730 km via French Guiana)
- •Mont Blanc (4,808 m) is the highest peak in Western Europe.
- •France spans 12 time zones thanks to its overseas territories, more than any other country.
Key Information
Capital
Paris
Population
66,4 million
Area
543,908 km²
GDP
3,6 trillion $
Currency
EUR
Difficulty on MapGuesser
Very easy
Subregion
Western Europe
Calling code
+33
MapGuesser Tip
France has a recognizable hexagonal shape, nicknamed "the Hexagon" — one of the easiest to spot on a map.
Official Languages
French
Flag Colors
bleublancrouge
Flag History
The national flag of France is a tricolour featuring three vertical bands coloured blue, white, and red. The design was adopted during the French Revolution and has remained the national flag since then, with only minor variations in shade and proportion. While not the first tricolour, it became one of the most influential flags in history. The tricolour scheme was later adopted by many other nations in Europe and elsewhere, and, according to the Encyclopædia Britannica, has historically stood "...
Learn more on WikipediaNeighboring countries
France shares its borders with 8 countries.
