France
Ciara Bullard
Introduction to France
France's nickname is "The Hexagon." (six sided country)
"France cannot be France without greatness" - Charles De Gulle
France's Regions
Northern France
- Paris is the economic, political, and cultural capital of France
- Lille is another important city that has textile factories, chemical plants and steel mills
Southwest France
- This region has grapes that are used to make wines
- Bordeaux has a reputation for producing the best wines
Southern France
- the Alps and the Massif Central mountain ranges divides the rugged regions
- the Alps hindered movement between France and Italy
The Medeterranean
- The Riviera is a strip of low-lying coastal land. It attracts millions of tourists each year.
- Cannes, Nice, and Saint-Tropez are cities in the Mediterranean
- the port of Marseille is the busiest seaport on France
East France
- the Rhine River is Europe's busiest waterway and forms a border with Germany
- Iron ore and coal are natural resources in Eastern France
France's History
- France was known for its art
- Charlemagne was the king of Italy
- France was invaded by Vikings
- Spain helped France