FAST FACTS
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France is the largest country in Western Europe.
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The capital city, Paris, is visited by millions of
tourists each year.
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The three-part French flag is called the tricolorbecause
it has three strips - one blue, one white, and one red.
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The language that most people speak is French.
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Franceís national holiday is Bastille Day on July
14. It is similar to our 4th of July.
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In France, school is closed on Wednesday, but open a half
day on Saturday.
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French money is called francs. The exchange
rate is about 6 francs to one dollar. Click
here to see a 20 franc bill.
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In France, the unit of measure is the meter (1 mile
= 1,606 meters).
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France usually has cool winters and mild summers, but mild
winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean.
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