France map and facts
French Republic · Western Europe, Europe. Capital: Paris.
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France in context
France is home to about 68.7 million people, 0.86% of the world's population, on 551,695 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
Closest in size in Europe: compare France and Spain. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
France FAQ
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
What is the population of France?
About 68.7 million people (68,688,000), which ranks 20th of 197 countries.
How big is France?
France covers 551,695 km² (213,010 sq mi), the 48th-largest country by area.
What continent is France in?
France is in Europe, in the Western Europe subregion.
What countries border France?
France borders 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
What language is spoken in France?
Official or national language: French.