France

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City of lights. Paris is France's capital and biggest city, famous as its cultural and economic heart, home to the Eiffel Tower.

All over the globe. France isn't just in Europe! It has overseas regions like French Guiana in South America and islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean.

Many neighbors. France shares land borders with eight countries, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.

Lots of people. More than 69 million people live in France, spread across 18 regions, five of which are overseas.

Sea to sea. Mainland France touches the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the English Channel, and the North Sea.