France

Landforms

France, a beautiful country nesseled inbetween Spain, Germany,Belgin, Switzerland, and Italy; boarderd on the north by the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay and to the south by the Mediterranian Sea. Most of the french country side is a vast plain of mid-latitude deciduous forest and a marine west coast climate. the Pyrenees mountains separates France from Spain. There are quite a few rivers located in France such as the Loire river. Seine river, and the Garonne river, providing transportasion routes and a marvelous landscape. the beaches in the north and south provide beautiful tourist atractions and vacation spots.

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Climates

France consists of three different climates- marine west coast, maditerranean, and highlands. The marine west coast climate takes up 75 percent of France, mediterranean takes up 20 percent, and highlands takes up 5 percent of France. France is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the southeastern coast which is why there is a mediterranean climate. The Alps also borders France to the east giving it a highland climate. The North Atlantic wind drift to the west of France creates currents from the prevailing westerlies giving it a marine west coast climate. The Atlantic ocean regulates the tempurature of France which is the cause of the different climates.

Ecosystems

The ecosystems of France are mid-latitude deciduous forest, mixed forest (deciduous and coniferous), chaparral, and highlands. The marine west coast climate brings the deciduous forest ecosystem to France because land is relatively flat and fertile. The highland ecosystem is a result of the Alps locates on the northeastern border of France. The Pyrenees mountains bring the mixed frost ecosystem  and the mediterranean climate of France brings the chaparral ecosystem with shrubs!

Natural Resources

France consists of many rivers that provides the country with many natural resources such as hydroelectric power, coal, oil, bauxite, amd iron. most of the hydroelectric power comes from the multitude of rivers.

Human Environmental Interactions

France is a relatively flat, fertile, country that is perfect for farming which explains why commercial farming is practiced there. People in france use the rivers and cannals to transport goods and services around France and throughout Europe itself. Tourists are everywhere because France has such a rich cultural history that many find fasinating. Many fashion designers find inspiration and a home in frace making Paris one of the fashion capitals of the world.

Political Borders

France is bounded by Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Itlay, Belgium,
the Atlantic ocean, and the Mediterranean sea. These countries are separated from France because of the different languages and cultures of the region. the rest are physical barriers.

Culture!!!!!

France has an amazing and unique culture. Religions differ due to cults and new religious movements that make the French culture so complex. The official language of France is of course French. The different religions of France are Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and some others but the majority of France is Roman Catholic. There are so many amazing places and historic monuments one can visit in France. Places such as the Eiffel tower is what makes France one of the world's most popular vacation spots. France consists of so many different foods, pastries, and drinks making its cuisine one of the most diverse and saught after in the world today.

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Demographics

The Demographics of France are:

• 37 percent of the people in France live in cities
• 78.3 percent of the population go on to pass secondary education
• 99 percent of the population is literate
• Functional literacy rate of France is 10 of 20 of the adult population.
• French is the dominant language
• 32 percent agnostic
• 32 percent athiest
• 27 percent believe in any type of God or superior being
• Four or seven percent of the population is Muslim

Muslims invaded Europe which is why there is a small percentage of Muslims in France. Roman Catholism already exsisted in France but it is no longer the State religion. Urbanization is the cause of the large population of France.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html

Government Systems

The government system in France is a French Republic with 27 regions and 22 metropolitan regions. Suffrage is 18 years of age and there is a five year presidential term. France has a chief of state, head of government, and they hold elections. Neighboring countries adopt the democratic ways of government.


https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html

Economic Activities

The economic activities of France are:

• 73 percent live in cities (Urbanization)
• The GDP is 35,000
• 71.8 percent are in services
• 24.4 percent are in industries (Industrial revolution)
• 3.8 percent are in agriculture
• 6.2 percent of the population are below the poverty line
• $578.4 billion in exports
• $684.6 billion in imports

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html

Current or Future Issues

Current or Future issues of France are:

• Drugs (Illegal drug exchange) such as South African cocaine, Southwest Asian heroine, and marijuana
• European Synthetics
• Territory disputes
• Euro-Zone crisi

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html