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France Travel Guide

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With the most romantic cities, the finest foods and wines and the most picturesque provinces (think fields of sunflowers, alpine chalets and medieval chateaus) it is no wonder France is the world’s top tourist destination.
Facts and figures of France
Flag of France:
France
When to go:
Year round
Population:
63,587,700 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
70,000,000
Area:
674,843 km2
Capital:
Paris
Language(s):
French
Local time (summer):
UTC +1:00  Note that there is a difference of one hour between summer and winter time.
Telephone code (prefix):
33
Uniform national police call:
112
Uniform national fire call:
112
Uniform national emergency call:
112
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Per capita income (in USD):
0
Major exports:
Machinery and transportation equipment, aircraft, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, iron and steel, beverages
Major imports:
Machinery and equipment, vehicles, crude oil, aircraft, plastics, chemicals
Official website:
http://www.franceguide.com
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