France

France is a country located in Western Europe. It borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Andorra, and also has coastlines along the Mediterranean Sea, the English Channel, and the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of France is Paris, renowned for its art, architecture, and culture. France is known for its historical, cultural, and artistic influence globally. It is the birthplace of the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on modern history. France is famous for its cuisine, wines, fashion, and luxury. The country boasts numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Loire Valley. France is also famous for its beautiful rural regions, the beaches of the French Riviera, the Alps, and the variety of its landscapes. Population of France from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 66.99 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 67.06 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 67.39 million inhabitants. Capital (Paris): Population in 2020: About 2.16 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Paris: ~2,160,000 Marseille: ~870,000 Lyon: ~515,000 Toulouse: ~480,000 Nice: ~340,000 Nantes: ~310,000 Strasbourg: ~280,000 Montpellier: ~285,000 Bordeaux: ~260,000 Lille: ~230,000 France is divided into 18 regions, including 13 in metropolitan France and 5 overseas: Île-de-France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Brittany (Bretagne) Centre-Val de Loire Corsica (Corse) Grand Est Hauts-de-France Normandy (Normandie) Nouvelle-Aquitaine Occitanie Pays de la Loire Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Overseas regions: Guadeloupe Martinique French Guiana (Guyane) Réunion Mayotte GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 2,414,000 million Euros. 2019: About 2,426,000 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 59,600 million Euros (2.3% of GDP). 2019: About 93,100 million Euros (3.0% of GDP). 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 98.1%. 2019: About 98.1%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 9.1%. 2019: About 8.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)