France is a country in Western Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about France that most people don't know.
France is the world's most visited country with around 90 million tourists per year. It is the birthplace of the Enlightenment and home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other nation.
France is the most visited country in the world with 90 million tourists per year.
France has the most time zones of any country — 12 in total across its territories.
French is the official language in 29 countries across 5 continents.
The Louvre is the world's most visited museum with 9 million visitors per year.
France is the world's most visited country with around 90 million tourists per year. It is the birthplace of the Enlightenment and home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other nation.
France is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
Gustave Eiffel's 330m iron lattice icon — the world's most visited paid monument
The UNESCO Sun King's palace with 700 rooms and Europe's most spectacular gardens
The world's largest art museum and most visited, home to the Mona Lisa
A UNESCO abbey rising dramatically from tidal waters off the Normandy coast
France is the world's most visited country with around 90 million tourists per year. It is the birthplace of the Enlightenment and home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other nation.
The capital of France is Paris.
France has a population of approximately 68.0M.
The official language of France is French.
France gained independence in 843.
France uses the Euro (€).