France 🇫🇷 is a fascinating country located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as French Republic, it is home to roughly 68.6 million people and covers an area of about 551,695 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of France — its capital Paris, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
France on the map
Geographically, France belongs to Western Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 551,695 km², which makes it the 50th largest country or territory on Earth.
France has a coastline as well as land borders with Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Paris, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how french life really works.
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Population and languages of France
Around 68.6 million people live in France, making it the 23rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from France is called a French.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in France — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about France
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for France is +33. Websites from the country typically use the .fr internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about France are its flag, its capital Paris, and its approximate population of 68.6 million.
Neighbouring countries
France shares borders with 8 countries:
Fun facts about France
- France's flag emoji is 🇫🇷 — its two-letter country code is FR and its three-letter code is FRA.
- France covers 551,695 km², ranking 50th in the world by area.
- With about 68.6 million people, France holds the 23rd spot in the world population ranking.
- France is a member state of the United Nations.
- France shares borders with 8 countries.
France — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of France?
- The capital of France is Paris.
- What is the population of France?
- France has a population of approximately 68,551,653 people, ranking 23rd in the world.
- Where is France located?
- France is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in France?
- The main language spoken in France is French.
- What currency is used in France?
- France uses the Euro (EUR).
