France
Jasper Waterman
Introduction to France
- France's nickname: ¨The Hexagon¨ (six-sided country)
Northern France
- Lille is another important city that has textile factories, chemical plants, and steel mills.
Southwest France
- Bordeaux has a reputation for producing the best wines
Southern France
- They hindered movement between France and Italy until they decided to build a carriage road under Mont Blanc
The Medditeranean
- The three cities in this area are Cannes, Nice, and Saint-Tropez
- The port in Marseilles is the busiest port in France
East France
- Rich natural resources like iron ore and coal
France's History
- Charlemagne was a famous conqueror
Language and Culture
- It was the language of Paris
- Variations of a language that are unique to a region
- The words in a dictionary can not be used unless approved by the French Academy
Culture:
- Impressionism: Style of painting
- Pierre Auguste Renoir
- Paris
- Louvre
France Today
- Opposition to military access with Iraq