France’s national symbols?

France has six national symbols: the Tricolor Flag, La Marseillaise, Bastille Day, the national motto, the Great Seal of France, and Marianne. These symbols represent the French Republic and its people. Every nation in the world is identified by virtue of its national symbols. While these symbols vary from country to country, there are some […]

France’s administrative divisions?

France has a complex administrative system consisting of regions, departments, arrondissements, cantons, and municipalities. The country is divided into 26 regions, 22 of which are metropolitan and four are overseas. The regions have no legislative power but impose their own taxes. Departments are represented by two-digit numbers and are administered by a general council. Arrondissements […]

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