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.