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Fast Facts on France

Full country name:
French Republic
Area:
547,030 sq km
Population:
60.4 million
Capital City:
Paris
People:
92% French, 3% North African, 2% German, 1% Breton, 2% other (including Provençal, Catalan & Basque)
Languages:
French, Catalan, Basque, Breton, Corsican
Religion:
86% Roman Catholic, 8% Muslim, 2% Protestant 1% Jewish, 3% unaffiliated
Type of Government:
republic
Head of State:
President Jacques Chirac
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin
GDP:
US$1.6 trillion
GDP per capita:
US$27,600
Major Industries:
Oil refining, steel, cement, aluminium, agricultural products & foodstuffs (wheat, barley, maize, cheese), luxury goods, chemicals, motor manufacturing, energy products, tourism.
Major Trading Partners:
EU (especially Germany, Italy, UK), USA
Member of EU?
Yes

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