France
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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 |
Chancellor
Controller-General of Finances
Keeper of the Seals
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