{"id":6186,"date":"2023-11-26T12:06:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T06:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6186"},"modified":"2023-11-26T12:06:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T06:36:23","slug":"france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/","title":{"rendered":"France and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#France_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >France and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#France_and_its_Basic_Details\" >France and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Geography_of_France\" >Geography of France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Economy_of_France\" >Economy of France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Defence_Power_of_France\" >Defence Power of France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Cultural_of_France\" >Cultural of France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Sports_in_France\" >Sports in France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_France\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Biggest_in_the_France\" >Biggest in the France :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Brief_History_Of_France\" >Brief History Of France :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Ancient_France\" >Ancient France:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/france\/#Modern_France\" >Modern France:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>France and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-France\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-France.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of France\" class=\"wp-image-6187\" title=\"Flag of France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-France.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-France-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-France-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-France-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>France and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>France<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Paris<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>July 14, 1789 (Bastille Day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Religions<\/td><td>Christianity, Islam, Judaism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Euro (EUR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Europe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous Cities<\/td><td>Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous Persons<\/td><td>Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Pasteur, Coco Chanel, Claude Monet, Victor Hugo, \u00c9dith Piaf, Charles de Gaulle, Simone de Beauvoir, Voltaire, Gustave Eiffel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of Government<\/td><td>Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Wars Fought<\/td><td>World War I, World War II, Napoleonic Wars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>Approximately $2.8 trillion (2020)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular Tourist Places<\/td><td>Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel, Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">France, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_France\"><\/span>Geography of France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Area of the Country<\/td><td>551,695 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Approximately 67 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Alps, Pyrenees, Vosges, Jura, Massif Central<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Mont Blanc, Pic du Midi d&#8217;Ossau, Mont Aiguille, Mont Ventoux, Grand Ballon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Rivers<\/td><td>Loire, Rhone, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Lake Geneva, Lake Bourget, Lake Annecy, Lake of Serre-Pon\u00e7on, Lake of Vouglans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts, Plateaus, and Volcanoes<\/td><td>No major deserts, Plateau de Millevaches, Massif Central Volcanoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>Wheat, Barley, Corn, Grapes, Sunflowers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>French Riviera, Normandy Beaches, Biarritz Beaches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighbouring Countries<\/td><td>Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Switzerland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 3,427 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Uranium, Coal, Iron ore, Fish, Timber<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the France , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_France\"><\/span>Economy of France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>5 Major Industries<\/td><td>Aerospace, Automotive, Luxury Goods, Tourism, Agribusiness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Tourism, Machinery &amp; Equipment, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, Energy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Airbus, TotalEnergies, LVMH, Sanofi, L&#8217;Or\u00e9al, Renault, Michelin, Danone, Vinci, AXA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Approximately $42,878 (in USD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery &amp; Equipment, Vehicles, Crude Oil, Aircraft, Plastics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Machinery &amp; Equipment, Aerospace Products, Pharmaceuticals, Vehicles, Perfumes and Cosmetics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 2,436 metric tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the France , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_France\"><\/span>Defence Power of France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence of the country<\/td><td>French Armed Forces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size of Defence Budget<\/td><td>$56.6 billion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total number of Army personnel<\/td><td>203,000 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Air Force personnel<\/td><td>112,000 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total number of Navy personnel<\/td><td>39,000 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports<\/td><td>$1.6 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Export<\/td><td>$5.3 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the France , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_France\"><\/span>Cultural of France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Bastille Day, Cannes Film Festival, Avignon Festival, Nice Carnival, F\u00eate de la Musique<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Notre-Dame Cathedral, Lourdes, Mont-Saint-Michel, Chartres Cathedral, Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Basilica<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Ballet, Impressionism, Can-can, Opera, Cinema<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>French<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Croissant, Baguette, Ratatouille, Coq au Vin, Crepes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Palace of Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel, Chartres Cathedral, Pont du Gard, Saint-\u00c9milion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_France\"><\/span>Sports in France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Football (Soccer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Football, Rugby, Tennis, Cycling, Basketball<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (Football), Teddy Riner (Judo), Renaud Lavillenie (Athletics), Tony Parker (Basketball), Marion Bartoli (Tennis)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>FIFA World Cup victories (Football), Multiple Grand Slam wins (Tennis), Rugby World Cup wins, Olympic medals in Judo and Athletics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the France , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_France\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Gallic Rooster<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Common Crane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>Fontainebleau Forest, Forest of Rambouillet, Forest of Tron\u00e7ais, Forest of Berc\u00e9, Forest of Gr\u00e9signe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats for Wild Animals<\/td><td>Pyrenees National Park, Mercantour National Park, Camargue Regional Nature Park, Corsica Nature Reserve, Vanoise National Park<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the France , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_France\"><\/span>Biggest in the France :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Largest region<\/td><td>Guyane &#8211; An overseas region of France located in South America, the largest overseas region of France.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest person<\/td><td>Bernard Arnault &#8211; A French business magnate, chairman, and CEO of LVMH Mo\u00ebt Hennessy \u2013 Louis Vuitton.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest company<\/td><td>LVMH Mo\u00ebt Hennessy \u2013 Louis Vuitton &#8211; A French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest building<\/td><td>The Eiffel Tower &#8211; A wrought-iron lattice tower in Paris, one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest statue<\/td><td>The Statue of Liberty (replica) &#8211; Located on \u00cele aux Cygnes in Paris, a scaled-down version of the original.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest bridge<\/td><td>The Millau Viaduct &#8211; A multi-span suspension bridge in Millau, southern France, the tallest bridge globally.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest mountain<\/td><td>Mont Blanc &#8211; The highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe, located on the border between France and Italy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest river<\/td><td>The Loire River &#8211; The longest river in France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean at Saint-Nazaire.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest forest<\/td><td>The Landes Forest &#8211; The largest maritime pine forest in Europe, situated in southwestern France.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest lake<\/td><td>Lake Geneva &#8211; The largest lake in France, located on the border between France and Switzerland.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the France , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_France\"><\/span>Brief History Of France : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A concise overview of This Country&#8217;s history across key periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_France\"><\/span>Ancient France:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prehistoric Settlements:<\/strong> This Country has evidence of human presence dating back to the Paleolithic era, with cave paintings in Lascaux.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celtic Influence:<\/strong> Gaul (ancient France) was inhabited by Celtic tribes. Julius Caesar&#8217;s conquest of Gaul in 58 BC led to Roman control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roman Era:<\/strong> Gaul became a Roman province, experiencing urbanization and cultural assimilation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frankish Kingdom:<\/strong> The Franks, a Germanic tribe, established their kingdom in the 5th century. Charlemagne, a Frankish ruler, expanded the empire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feudalism and Hundred Years&#8217; War:<\/strong> Feudal society developed. France engaged in the Hundred Years&#8217; War (1337-1453) against England.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renaissance:<\/strong> The Renaissance brought cultural and artistic advancements to this Country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Absolute Monarchy:<\/strong> This Country saw the rise of absolute monarchy under Louis XIV. Versailles became the center of power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>French Revolution:<\/strong> A pivotal event in 1789, leading to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First Republic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Napoleonic Era:<\/strong> Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power, establishing the First French Empire and spreading French influence across Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Industrialization:<\/strong> This Country industrialized in the 19th century, witnessing economic growth and social changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Wars:<\/strong> This Country played a significant role in both World Wars, experiencing occupation during WWII.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-War Reconstruction:<\/strong> This Country experienced post-war reconstruction and became a founding member of the European Union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_France\"><\/span>Modern France:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cultural Influence:<\/strong> This Country remains a global cultural center, known for its arts, cuisine, and fashion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Political Landscape:<\/strong> This Country operates as a democratic republic with a rich cultural heritage and a prominent role in global affairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its history, France has undergone significant transformations, shaping its cultural, political, and societal landscape into what it is today\u2014a nation celebrated for its cultural heritage and global influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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