Overview of France's Natural and Human Geography in Western Europe

France enjoys a unique geographical location and rich natural and cultural heritage.

France is the largest country in western Europe, located in the western part of the European continent, with a symmetrical hexagon, facing the sea on three sides and bordering the coast on three sides. The towering Alps and the Pyrenees are the most natural geographical dividing lines between France, Italy and Spain respectively. Most of France's territory is located in the plains and hills, and the beautiful Seine River flows through the heart, nourishing the vast land of the Paris Basin.

Location: It is located in the west of Europe, bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Andorra and Monaco, facing Britain across the Lamanche Strait in the northwest, and bordering the North Sea, the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea is the largest island in France.

Terrain: high in the southeast and low in the northwest, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The eastern part is the Alps and the Jura Mountains; The south-central part is the central plateau; There are Pyrenees mountains on the southwest border; The southwest area between the Central Plateau and the Pyrenees is the aquitaine Basin. The northern part is the Paris basin; To the northwest is Mount Amauri. The plain accounts for two thirds of the total area.

Mountains: Alps, Pyrenees, Jura Mountain, etc. Mont Blanc on the French-Italian border is 48 10 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in western Europe.

Rivers: Loire River (10 10 km), Rhone River (8 12 km), Seine River (776 km) and Marne River (525 km). Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea is the largest island in France. The total length of the border line is 5695 kilometers, including 2700 kilometers of coastline, 2800 kilometers of land line and 0/95 kilometers of inland river line.

Climate: the western part has a temperate maritime climate, the southern part has a Mediterranean climate and the central and eastern parts have a temperate continental climate. The average precipitation increased from 600 mm in northwest to southeast to more than 1 1,000 mm, and reached more than 1 1,500 mm in mountainous areas. Monthly average temperature: 4-7℃ in the west and south, 1 month1-3℃ in the east and north; In July, it was 16- 18℃ in the north and west, and 2 1-24℃ in the south and east. Most cities have mild climate and beautiful environment, so they are a livable place.

Minerals: Iron, coal and bauxite are abundant, as well as lead, zinc, uranium and potassium salt. The forest coverage rate is 26.4%.

Coast: The C? te d 'Azur in France is a famous seaside scenic spot.

human geography

Since 1789 French Revolution. Democracy became the foundation of France. Citizens are equal before the law regardless of their origin, race or religious belief. President People's Republic of China (PRC) is elected by universal suffrage for a term of seven years. The president promulgates laws and has the right to introduce bills and request a referendum. The President appoints the Prime Minister and appoints members of the government nominated by the Prime Minister. The French Parliament consists of two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate. Parliament votes on the adoption of international treaties. The judiciary is independent of the executive and legislative powers.

France is a permanent member of the United Nations and a major member of the European Union and the European Union.

French is the common language of the United Nations; French is the official language of the WTO; French is the official language of 24 countries in the world. Especially in former French-speaking countries such as North Africa, Central Africa and Southeast Asia, French is a common language.

The economic strength of France; The gross domestic product ranks third in the world (the United States ranks first and Japan ranks second). The strengths of industrial production are aviation, aerospace, precision chemistry, new materials, food processing, steel, metallurgy, machinery, automobiles, high-speed trains, subway equipment, communication equipment, electronic chips (the output accounts for 80% of the world), environmental protection products, fashion and cosmetics. Agricultural production has been mechanized, and the products are mainly meat, milk, cheese and wine. France's tourism ranks first in Europe and second in the world.

France is a world leader in mathematics, physics, astronomy, geography, biology, medicine and genetic engineering, and about 30 scientists have won the Nobel Prize. France ranks fourth in the world in scientific research achievements, including: Aryan rocket SPOP Earth observation satellite, supersonic aircraft, Monk Strait Tunnel, fully automatic subway and Normandy Bridge. France is also the fifth largest nuclear power country in the world (the number of nuclear power plants ranks second in the world).

Since17th century, the French have been playing the role of pioneers of important artistic trends. From rococo art to impressionism, Rubens is a famous French painter. Rembrandt, Pu Sang, Jacques. Louis. David and Paul. Fran? ois Cezanne. Miller, Monet and Picasso live in France. Sculptors include Rodin and Ji. Ji Rong

950- 1500 is the heyday of French architectural history, with Romanesque architecture and Gothic style churches springing up like mushrooms after rain. Notre Dame de Paris, Sacred Heart Church, Louvre, Sorbonne Church, Saints' Chapel, Reims Cathedral and Burgundy Cathedral are all the essence of world architectural art ... French modern architecture is as shocking as ancient architecture; Eiffel Tower, La Defense Arch, Paris Opera House, saint-denis Gymnasium, poitiers Museum of Science and Technology. The French pay special attention to landscape design and garden design, such as the conventional gardens in Vilander.

French literature plays an irreplaceable role in world literature, including Flaubert, Hugo and Roman. Roland, Stendhal, Dumas, Balzac and Jules. Verne is the most dazzling star in the history of world literature.

/kloc-In the 1990s of 0/9, France created the first film in the world. The Lumiere brothers filmed the first film reflecting workers' lives in Lyon-The Gate of the Factory. Today, Cannes Film Festival has become an exhibition place for international films. French actress Juliet. Binoche played the leading role in the film The English Patient, and 1997 won the Academy Award.

The French like music. There are 4,800 music groups in China. 20% French people can play more than one instrument skillfully, and many people join the choir. Famous French musicians include Debussy, Berlioz, Saint-Sang, Ravel and piano prince Richard. The French also like dancing. Whether ballet, classical dance, modern dance, modern jazz dance, tap dance, disco and break dance, there are a large number of amateurs. There are more than 70,000 dance schools in France, and as many as 3 million people often dance.

France has complete sports facilities, including 1700 gymnasiums and 600 public swimming pools. Football is the most popular and favorite sport in France. There are more than 20,000 football clubs in China. The annual Tour de France can attract12 French people to watch it. The French also like horse racing, running, swimming, table tennis, gymnastics, tennis and skiing.

In the star standard of international hotel industry, it is expressly stipulated that hotels with more than 4 stars cannot choose French restaurants. This shows that the whole world appreciates French cooking skills. For the French. In addition to maintaining survival, diet also represents a way of life and an artistic enjoyment. French people like to eat cheese, dry red wine, foie gras, oysters, white snails, seafood, salted ham and grilled fish and meat on grape leaves.

France has a pleasant climate and few natural disasters. The average temperature in winter is 0-8 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature in summer is 16-24 degrees Celsius. It is windy and rainy in the west, warm in winter and cool in summer, with four distinct seasons in the east. The climate in the southern Mediterranean is sunny, warm in winter and cool in summer, and heavy rains suddenly occur.

France takes six weeks paid vacation every year, which greatly promotes the development of domestic tourism. France likes to spend holidays in the suburbs, read books, draw pictures, have picnics and get close to nature. Enjoy country life. France's tourist attractions are: Montpellier seaside, Loch Ness, green corridor-Aix, alpine ski resort, hunting in the Pyrenees.