France Quick Facts…
| Official Name | French Republic |
| Common Name | France – /ˈfɹæns/ |
| Nationality | Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women) – noun, French – adjective |
| Independence | No official date – Fifth French Republic established in 1958 |
| Administrative Divisions | 18 total regions: Metropolitan France – 13 regions located in Europe: — France – the mainland country in Europe (12 regions) — Corsica – an island in the Mediterranean Sea (1 region) Overseas France – 5 regions located outside of Europe: — French Guiana – geographic area in South America (1 region) — Guadeloupe – island in the Caribbean Sea (1 region) — Martinique – island in the Caribbean Sea (1 region) — Mayotte – island in the Southern Indian Ocean (1 region) — Reunion – island in southern Africa (1 region) |
| Total Population | All regions: 68.5 million (#21) with 81.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Paris (capital city), Lyon, Marseille / Aix-en-Provence, Lille, Toulouse |
| Major Languages | French (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 86% of total population |
| Currency | Euros (EUR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $3.0 trillion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $45,000 (#37) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | All regions: 643,801 sq km / 248,573 sq mi (#45) with 0.5% water area |
| Geographic Region | Europe – Western Europe |
| Bordering Countries | Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Bay of Biscay, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea |
Dependent Areas:
Clipperton Island, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, New Caledonia, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna
National Anthem: “The Song of Marseille”