French Republic
République française
Location: Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany to the northeast, Switzerland, Monaco, and Italy to the east, and Andorra and Spain to the south.
Population: Over 67 million
Nationality:
Known for
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Art
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France has been the home of art movements such as Impressionism and Pointillism and famous artists including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, and Marcel Duchamp. |
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Cinema
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French filmmakers and film movements have been very important in global cinema, including early cinema developments, the poetic realism and new wave movements, and the Canne Film Festival. |
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Cuisine
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Food culture and cuisine is so important in France that UNESCO has recognized French gastronomy an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. |
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Fashion
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France is one of the most influential hubs of high fashion in the world. Important French designers include Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. |
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History
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Events and periods in French history have had global impacts, such as the French Revolution, the campaigns of Napoleon, and French Imperialism. |
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Literature
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France ranks first on the list of Nobel Prizes in literature by country. |
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Paris
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Paris the largest city and capital city of France. |
