France at a Glance

Country: French Republic
Government:  Republic
Population: 64 million
Area:  547,030 sq km; slightly less than the size of Texas
Terrain: mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east
Major language(s): French
Major religion(s): 90% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant, 1% Muslim, 1% Jewish, 6% unaffiliated
Capital & population: Paris, 13 million (metro area)
Monetary unit: US $1 = 0.70 EUR (Euro)