France
France is the largest country in the European Union by area, stretching from the English Channel to the Mediterranean and from the Atlantic to the Alps. Its varied terrain includes the Pyrenees along the Spanish border and Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
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Key facts
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Western Europe |
| Main language(s) | French |
| Land borders | Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Andorra, Monaco |
Geography
Paris, on the River Seine, is one of the world's great capital cities. France also governs several overseas territories scattered across the globe.
Neighbours
France shares land borders with 8 countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Andorra, Monaco. Knowing a country's neighbours is one of the best ways to fix its place on the map — try our Name a Neighbour game to practise.
Did you know? France borders eight countries in Europe, including the micro-states of Andorra and Monaco.
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