France, an astounding example of classic soundscapes, where every region has its own melodious jingle. The soothing chimes of the breeze brushing over the dense fields and clapping along the tree branches are like the original soundtracks of nature. The historic aura of this fascinating land is like a cherry on top. The statistically carved fairytale-like castles, sitting on the forested hills, encompassed by the vibrant contrast of lakes appear heavenly. Paris, the city of love and the capital of France, hypnotizes a colossal number of sightseers with its panoramic spectacle of alluring beauty, creative art, and outstanding architecture. The nights' sparkle under the glimmering stars, the scene treats you with spontaneous outbursts of hearty feelings. The fancy France attractions have an irresistible presence in them that connects to the imaginative traveler in you. In France, you breathe in magnificence and breathe out 'wow'. So, come along and discover France tourism with us.
USEFUL INFO. ABOUT FRANCE
OFFICIAL NAME: French Republic (Republique francaise)
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Unitary Semi-Presidential Constitutional Republic
CAPITAL & LARGEST CITY: Paris
POPULATION: 67,076,000 (est. March 2020)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): French
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: German dialects (Alsatian 1.44%), Celtic languages (Breton 0.61%) and other Gallo-Romance languages (Langues d'Oil (1.25%), Occitan (1.33%))
ETHNICITY: Basques, Pied-noir, Bretons, Normans, etc.
CURRENCY: Euro (€) (EUR)
AREA: 640,679 km2 ((247,368 sq. mi) (Land: 99.48%, Water: 0.52%))
MAP REFERRED: Europe
REGION: Western Europe
COASTLINE: 3427 km (2130 miles)
HIGHEST POINT: Mont Blanc 4,808 m (15,774 ft)
LOWEST POINT: Rhone river delta -2 m (-6.6 ft)
NEIGHBORING PLACES: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, Spain and Monaco
NATIONAL SYMBOL: The Gallic Rooster
NATIONAL COLOURS: Blue, White, and Red (as per the National flag)
FAMOUS FOR: Architecture | World Wonders | UNESCO Sites | Culture | Food and Wine | Coffee | Natural Beauty
TIME ZONE: UTC+1 (Central European Time) (Summer (DST) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time)
DRIVING SIDE: Right
LITERACY RATE: 99.00%
AIRPORTS IN FRANCE: There are 170 airports in France. Few of those are,
Paris Charles de Gaulle
Paris Orly Airport
Bordeaux Merignac Airport
Beauvais Tille Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
Marseille Provence Airport....and many more
AVG. COST PER DAY: €182 ($197) per day
NETWORK / CONNECTIVITY
The general public has been able to use the internet in France since 1994. The huge rise in internet usage and service providers led to the introduction of moderately-priced high speed. As of 31 December 2014, France had 26 million Internet broadband and high-speed connections on fixed networks.
French people aged 12 and over had access to the internet at home in 2014. Today, in 2020, the internet is used in every place in France. The education sector, health sector, medical sector, business organization, and many other structures run with the help of the Internet.
Prices are slightly high as compared to other non-European countries, but the speed, connectivity, and reach are quite amazing. There are many towers build even in rural areas for better excess of the internet. Many service providers give subscription line options with various speed limits like ADSL up to 28 Mbit/s, VDSL2 up to 100 Mbit/s, and FTTX up to 1 Gbit/s.
Due to expensive internet services, it is recommended to use public Wi-Fi services for better connectivity with the world. You can use free Wi-Fi in public transportation areas, hospitals or offices, and universities. Use online applications like Skype, Instagram, Snapchat, to stay in touch with your loved ones.
