Fast Facts of France
Fast Facts of France and Flag, France Travel Guide and Tourist Information
Location
Western Europe
Flag
Coordinates
Paris 48°51.4′N 2°21.05′E
Capital and Largest City
Paris
Area
547,030 km2
Language
French
Population
65,447,374 (January 2010 estimate)
Religion
Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%
Currency
Euro € (EUR)
Calling code
+33
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are widely used
Internet TLD
.fr
Drives on the
right
See also; Noteworthy Facts about France
