Where is France on the Map

France is located in Western Europe and it is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Andorra, and the Mediterranean Sea. The English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean also border France to the northwest and west respectively. The capital of France is Paris.

France is a country located in Western Europe. It is the largest country in the European Union and the third-largest in Europe. Its capital is Paris and it has a population of around 66 million people. The official language is French and the currency is the Euro. It has a unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic government system.

Where is the France in the World?

Where is the France in the World

France is known for its rich culture and history, including famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. It is also known for its wine, fashion, cuisine and art. The country has a long history of political and military influence in Europe and around the world.

France Map

How many regions in France

France is divided into 18 regions:

  1. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  2. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  3. Bretagne
  4. Centre-Val de Loire
  5. Corse
  6. Grand Est
  7. Hauts-de-France
  8. Île-de-France
  9. Normandie
  10. Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  11. Occitanie
  12. Pays de la Loire
  13. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  14. Guadeloupe
  15. Martinique
  16. Guyane
  17. La Réunion
  18. Mayotte
Note that some of these regions are overseas territories and have different status and autonomy than the metropolitan regions.

map of france with regions

The largest cities in France are:

  1. Paris – The capital and largest city of France, with a population of around 2.2 million people.
  2. Marseille – The second-largest city in France, with a population of around 883,308 people.
  3. Lyon – The third-largest city in France, with a population of around 515,695 people.
  4. Toulouse – The fourth-largest city in France, with a population of around 479,553 people.
  5. Nice – The fifth-largest city in France, with a population of around 343,890 people.
  6. Nantes – The sixth-largest city in France, with a population of around 303,382 people.
  7. Strasbourg – The seventh-largest city in France, with a population of around 275,270 people.
  8. Montpellier – The eight-largest city in France, with a population of around 280,121 people.
  9. Bordeaux – The ninth-largest city in France, with a population of around 252,040 people.
  10. Rennes – The tenth-largest city in France, with a population of around 211,297 people.
Note that the ranking of the largest cities in France may vary depending on the source and the criteria used to define “largest”, as some sources might include metropolitan areas, population density, or other factors.

Author: Arif Cagrici – Head of Digital

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