France
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Introduction
Capital: Paris
Population
Total Population:
61,707,072
Annual growth rate:
0.6%
Density:
112 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
77.1%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Paris (10,000,000); Marseille (1,500,000); Lyon (1,440,000); Lille (1,380,000); Nice (890,000); Toulouse (760,000); Bordeaux (750,000).
Ethnic Origins:
A mix of Celtic and Latin peoples with North African, African and Asian minorities.
Official Language:
French
Other languages spoken:
The regional languages (Breton, Corsican, Catalan, etc.) are only spoken locally and by a minority of French people.
Business language:
According to the type of company contacted, its geographical location and sector of activity, it may be difficult to find someone who speaks English.
Religion:
Catholics 62%, Protestants 1%, Jews 1%, Muslims 6%, No religion 26%.
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in ParisExchange rate on :
National currency: Euro (EUR)Country overview
Type of State:
Republic, parliamentary democracy combined with presidential power.
Type of economy:
High-income economy, OECD member, G8 member.
The world's leading tourist destination.
The world's leading tourist destination.
HDI*:
0,955/1
HDI (world rank):
11st/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from France, dial 00
To call in France, dial +33
To call from France, dial 00
To call in France, dial +33
Internet suffix:
.fr
Computers:
65.2 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
56.4 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
51.2 per 100 inhabitants
Access to electricity:
100% of the population
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 358,499 | 425,953 | 467,293 | 521,698 | 600,923 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 361,930 | 421,106 | 439,452 | 484,768 | 546,039 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 82,898 | 98,371 | 105,692 | 113,734 | 130,749 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 98,814 | 114,629 | 122,209 | 126,287 | 145,736 |
Source: World Bank
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