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Revision as of 09:46, 4 September 2008
Royaume de France Kingdom of France | |
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Flag | Coat of arms |
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Motto "Montjoie! Saint Denis!" | |
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Anthem Le retour des Princes Français à Paris (state) Où peut-on être mieux qu'au sein de sa famille (royal) | |
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Capital (and largest city) | Paris 48°52′N, 2°19.59′E |
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Official languages | French |
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Government - King | Absolute monarchy Henri VI |
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State religion | Roman Catholic Church |
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Establishment - Treaty of Verdun - Bourbon dynasty founded - French Revolution - Crowning of Napoleon - Bourbon restoration | 843 1272 July 14, 1789 May 18, 1804 April 6, 1814 |
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Area - Total - Water (%) | 551,695 km² 213,010 sq mi negligible |
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Population - 2008 est. - Density | 61,875,822 112/km² 290/sq mi |
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GDP (PPP) - Total - Per capita | 2008 estimate $2.79 trillion $45,150 |
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GDP (nominal) - Total - Per capita | 2008 estimate $3.29 trillion $53,106 |
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Gini (2002) | 51.5 (high) |
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HDI (2005) | 0.964 (high) |
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Currency | French livre (FRL )
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Time zone - Summer (DST) | CET (UTC +1) CEST (UTC +2) |
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Internet TLD | .fr |
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Calling code | +33 |
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State for War
Secretary of State of the Navy
Secretary of State of the Maison du Roi
Chancellor
Controller-General of Finances