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** Major Religions ** republic

** Languages Spoken ** French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

** Current leader or president ** Nicolas Sarkozy.

** Brief history of the country including any important people and major wars ** George Catlett Marshall began his career as a U.S. Army and then he trancefored to the U.S. forces in France U.S. France World wars

** Currency ** Euro

** Major cultural traditions (holidays/foods etc..) ** Most French holidays and festivals are closely connected with the Roman Catholic Church. French national holiday is Bastille Day, July 14. It marks the capture of the Bastille, a fortified prison, by the people of Paris in 1789, during the French Revolution. The A large military parade is held in Paris on Bastille Day.

** Climate ** France has a climate, that has pleasant summers and cold winters. Because where the country sits on the earth there are 4 regional climates. The Mediterranean climate has hot summers also and the wind blows from north to northeast.

** Population ** 60,876,136 (July 2006 estimate) 0.35% (2006 estimate)

** Geography ** Two thirds of France is mountains and hills, with the Alps, Pyrenees and Vosges ranges. Mont Blanc in the Alps is the highest mountain in Europe.The Mediterranean coast includes the popular tourist area, the French Riviera. Its hot, dry summers and mild winters make it a popular beach area

** Major Resources ** iron and fossil fuels.

** Median Family Income ** People in Frane make money or make their living by working in bakeries, shops or factories. They also act, sing and dance for people all around the world. 150 euros in a hour

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Some other information is: Bordeaux a city of France has many Roman Catholic churches some names are Greek Orthodox church an American Gregorian church and a synagoge. The Eiffel Tower is one of France's national landmarks. At 1,050 feet tall, it is one of the world's most recognizable structures.