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Metropolitan France

Imagine a giant country in Europe shaped like a hexagon, with a beautiful island nearby! Let's explore it!

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EN - 2017 French presidential election - Second round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)

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2017 French presidential election - First round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)
Live births and deaths over time in Metropolitan France
2012 French presidential election - Second round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)
2017 French legislative elections - First round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)
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EN - 2017 French presidential election - First round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)
2012 French presidential election - First round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)
2012 French legistlative elections - Second round - Majority vote (Metropolitan France, communes)
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Metropolitan France

Key Facts

Location
Western Europe.
Population
About 65 million people.
Area
About 551,695 square kilometers.
Capital
Paris.
Languages
French.
Fun Fact
Metropolitan France is often called 'the Hexagon' because its mainland shape has six sides!

Where is the Hexagon?

Metropolitan France is a big part of Europe, like the main piece of a puzzle! It's mostly the big mainland part of France, and it looks like a hexagon, which is a shape with six sides. Think of a yummy cookie cut into that shape! It also includes a big island called Corsica, which is like a special bonus treat. This part of France is where most of the French people live and play.

What's it Like to Visit?

France has amazing places! You can see tall mountains, like the Alps, which are super snowy and great for skiing. There are also long, winding rivers that flow through the land, like giant blue ribbons. The weather can be different too. In some places, it's warm and sunny, perfect for beaches. In others, it's colder with snow, like a winter wonderland. It's a land of many different landscapes!

Who Lives Here?

Lots and lots of people call Metropolitan France home! They speak French, a beautiful language that sounds like music. French people love delicious food, like croissants and cheese, and they have fun traditions.

They also have amazing artists and thinkers who have created wonderful stories and inventions. It's a place full of history and exciting culture that people have enjoyed for a very long time.

What Do People Do?

People in Metropolitan France work in many different jobs. Some people grow yummy food like grapes for wine or wheat for bread. Others build amazing things like cars or airplanes.

Many people work in shops, schools, or hospitals. They also love to share their products with other countries, like their fancy perfumes or stylish clothes. It's a busy place where people work together to make things happen.

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