PROJECT FOR FRANCE GEOGRAPHY France officially the French

PROJECT FOR FRANCE

GEOGRAPHY France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign country in Western Europe that includes overseas regions and territories. � Capital: Paris � Dialing code: +33 � Population: 65. 7 million (2012) World Bank � Government: Unitary state, Semi-presidential system, Constitutional republic � Official language: French Language � Currencies: Euro, CFP franc �

� � ARTCULTURE Art and culture: France's great historic heritage The French are proud of their culture and their cultural heritage; and rightly so. Since the foundations of modern-day Europe were laid down in the times of Charlemagne - king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor who died in 814 - France has been a major player, and at times the major player, on the European stage. In the Middle Ages, in art, architecture, music and literature, the courts and monasteries of France played a pivotal role in the development and refining of what is more generally defined as "western culture". From the Renaissance onwards, national cultures in Europe developed more independently as national languages progressively replaced Latin as vehicles for the expression of ideas and thought. In France culture blossomed, producing specifically French traditions in literature and music, and French schools in art and architecture

EDUCATION School education is compulsory for children aged between six and sixteen; this obligation covers both elementary education (elementary school) and the first four years of secondary education. � Children are enrolled in kindergarten by their parents, whereas they are automatically enrolled in elementary school. � Parents may choose the educational institutions they wish their children to attend when those reach the age to go to the high school. Children go to kindergarten or nursery school from the age of three, or the age of two subject to availability of places. � A special rule applies in day nurseries: children who reach the age of three between September and 31 December of that year may attend nursery school from September on. Children who turn three between 1 January and 1 March may go to nursery school, subject to availability of places, from 1 January until the end of the February holidays at the latest. Children who turn three after 1 March may go to day nursery until the start of the new school year. �

� � � LEISURE TIME France spends more time eating, sleeping and shopping than in any other country, according to a new survey by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The French sleep an average of 8. 5 hours a night, says the OECD’s annual Society at a Glance report, making France the best rested country out of the organisations 34 members. They also spend the most time eating and drinking: more than two hours per day on average. That’s nearly twice as long as Americans or Canadians spend consuming. However, belying their reputation for culinary savoir faire, the French typically spend just 48 minutes per day cooking – less than the OECD average. Less time in the kitchen means more time in the shops: the French spend 32 minutes each day shopping. Their closest rivals are the Germans and the Canadian.

SPORTS � France is a country where sport and leisure an integral part of life, due mainly to the geography of the country, the continental weather and lifestyle choice. The country plays host to a multitude of annual international sport & leisure events, including the world famous Roland Garros Tennis Tournament (French Open), the Tour de France Cycle race, the Le Mans 24 hour Motorsport Endurance race, the French Golf Open to name a few.

EXHIBITS Whether you're lucky enough to have visited Paris or have only ever dreamed of going there, chances are you know of the French capital's most beloved landmark: the Eiffel Tower. � The Eiffel Tower, La Tour Eiffel in French, was the main exhibit of the Paris Exposition — or World's Fair — of 1889. It was constructed to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution and to demonstrate France's industrial prowess to the world. � World's Fair centerpiece � Gustave Eiffel, a French civil engineer, is usually credited with designing the tower that bears his name. However, it was actually two lesser-known men, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, who came up with the original drawings for the monument. �

EXHIBITS The tower today The Eiffel Tower is still the centerpiece of Paris' cityscape. More than 7 million people visit this iconic tower every year, according to the attraction's official website. Since its opening in 1889, 250 million people from around the world have enjoyed all that the Eiffel Tower has to offer. � And it has a lot to offer. The tower's three platforms are home to two restaurants, several buffets, a banquet hall, a champagne bar and many unique gift shops. Educational tours of the tower are available for children and tourist groups. � The tower is open to visitors 365 days a year, with visiting times varying by season. From June to September, the tower remains open until after midnight. Rates vary, but visitors can expect to pay between $19 (14. 5 Euros) and $13 (10 Euros) person for access to the tower's three public lifts and 704 stairs. Tickets, including groupdiscounted tickets, can be purchased online or at the ticket office at the foot of the tower. � �

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