What's interesting about France? (Part 3)

The language:

• French used to be the language of the nobility and diplomacy all across Europe and in the Ottoman Empire, then the world's first real international language until English replaced it in the mid-20th century.

• The French word for 'deadline' is (ironically) délai, and indeed delay is part and parcel of the French work culture.

What's interesting about France? (Part 2)

Land and geography :

• France is the largest European country in terms of land area after Russia and Ukraine.

• Nearly 20% of the territory of France lies outside Europe. These regions are known as "DOM-TOM" (overseas departments and territories), where over 2.5 million French citizens live.

• The 45th parallel north, which marks the theoretical halfway point between the Equator and the North Pole, is said to be the limit between Northern France, where the Oïl dialects are spoken, and Southern France, where the Occitan dialects prevail. It is also the boundary between the butter and olive oil cuisines. In a wider European context, the 45th parallel roughly marks the division between northern and southern Europe, a division that may date back to the Neolithic

What's interesting about France ? (Part 1)

• France is officially known as the French Republic.
• The name France comes from the Latin word Francia, which means 'country of the Franks'.
• French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, and Reunion are also recognized as a part of France.
• In 2012, the population of mainland France was just under 63 million (62,814,233). Another 2.8 million (2,816,459) are split between French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte and Reunion.
  

Why Study in France?

If all of the things that we’ve already told you about France were not enough, what if we told you that the country has one of the most prestigious education systems in the world, as well? Whether you are an individual seeking undergraduate studies, postgraduate schooling or something else, an amazing education can easily be found in the country. No matter what region that you go to there are numerous universities and educational institutions offering world-class education for people far and wide. There is a reason that so many people choose to come to France to receive their education and when it is the best education that you require, it is well worth your time to look at the colleges and universities that are available throughout the country.