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A brief history of ancient France
Roman ruins in France still bear witness to the Roman tribes that inhabited France in the 1950s BC, followed by wars that enabled them to control France, to witness periods of prosperity, and others in which weakness, ignorance, and backwardness prevailed, as the feudal system was the one adopted for ruling and managing the country’s affairs. The plague epidemic also invaded France and wiped out more than a quarter of its population.
France has witnessed many conflicts and wars, and several royal dynasties came under its rule until Louis XIV came and developed French culture, arts, and literature. The French Revolution came during the reign of Louis.
France's area, location, and population
France is considered one of the important countries on the European continent, due to its resources and strategic location. It has land borders with Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, Andorra, Luxembourg and Spain. French territory extends over a total area of 643,801 square kilometres, of which approximately 3,374 square kilometres are water. square meters, which makes France among the 50 largest countries in the world.
According to United Nations statistics, the population of France is estimated at approximately 65,424,082 people, as of April 2019, making France ranked No. 22 in terms of population in the world, and the average age of its population is 41.4 years.
France and the French capital, Paris
France has a parliamentary presidential system of government, its currency is the euro due to its accession to the European Union, and its official language is French. At the level of international politics, it contributes to its membership in several global entities such as the United Nations, the Security Council, NATO, and the Group of Twenty, which includes major global economies.
People have been gathering around the Seine River in France since 7600 BC. This area is now considered the French capital, Paris, and the Seine River is in the middle of it, extending 13 kilometres, in the middle of the northern part of France. Its distinctive location helped it to be a commercial, cultural, and agricultural centre. Today, Paris remains a favourite tourist destination among the world's capitals, due to its landmarks and history, its interest in art, literature, and culture, and its connection to luxury and entertainment, which makes it among the cities with the most tourist attractions.
The most prominent tourist attractions in France
France has been associated with its tourist attractions, due to the large number of its visitors and admirers. It combines history and the present with everything in between. The cathedrals, with their antiquity, blend harmoniously with contemporary tourism methods in Paris, such as shopping tourism and following the fashions of the major fashion and perfume houses. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, and the Alps remain. All of them are tourist attractions that are visited by millions of tourists annually, who visit parks, entertainment cities, shopping centres, fashion houses, and world-famous restaurants.
The nature of the climate in France
France enjoys multiple climates. In the west of France, the climate is oceanic, with cold winters and heavy rains, and in the summer the temperature is moderate tending to cold. As for the south of France, the Mediterranean climate prevails, where rain is rare, despite the cold winters and the heat of the summers. As for central and eastern France, the climate is continental, with snow falling on the highlands, cold winters, mild summers, and frequent rainfall.
About the French language
In the past, tribal languages were used in France, so that each tribe or region spoke its language, with those languages being influenced by neighbouring countries, especially in the border cities of France. However, compulsory education, since 1872 AD, imposed learning the French language without using any other language, in support of unifying the French and supporting They belong to one language. Today the French language is sweeping through most cities, while the tourism and immigration movement has contributed to the use of English and Arabic at times.
France as a global tourist destination France
aspires to receive 100 million tourists annually, by the year 2020 AD, as France has witnessed an annual increase in the number of tourists coming to it, statistics also indicate an increasing percentage of visitors from various parts of the world, and promotion plans are still active, along with development projects and the development of infrastructure and public facilities, In addition to ongoing restoration and excavation work, and supporting the establishment of projects that attract tourists, in the hope of increasing the capacity of airports, hotels, and picnic and entertainment areas to receive the increasing numbers annually.
General economic information about France
France has several strengths that qualify it to continue its development. Tourism is among its strengths, but several facts must be mentioned, including the following:
- France receives more than 84 million tourists annually, so the services sector covers 70% of the workforce activity in France.
- France is considered the third strongest economy in Europe, and its economy is ranked sixth in the world. France has a third of the agricultural land of the European Union countries and is the second largest exporter of its agricultural production in the world.
- The industrial sector contributes 19% of the GDP.
- The services sector has the largest share of GDP, accounting for 80% of it, and employs about 70% of French people qualified to work.
- The value of imports from the French fashion industry is approximately 150 billion euros annually, which is more than aviation and automobile manufacturing combined.
Study in France
The Sorbonne University, which has a prestigious international reputation, is the first university established in France, and it still attracts students from all over the world to study there. Various educational opportunities are available in France, whether in higher education or at the university level. Most universities have all Specializations and a large number of training courses. Universities also provide students with the possibility of working part-time there for practical training and to assist in preparing research and studies and working to develop them. Some universities also allow distance learning for their members. The French government has facilitated procedures for receiving foreign students and established educational systems and specializations. Curricula meet their desires, and the French people welcome students and coexist with different cultures and ethnicities.