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EDF to join Russian South Stream pipeline project...fuel. It came on the second day of a working visit to Paris which has rattled France's EU partners in eastern Europe, amid reports that Russia will buy a French-built warship designed to launch amphibious ground assaults. "An accord... In this article: Vladimir Putin, Renault, Russia, EU, Paris, AvtoVAZ, Gazprom, NATO, Europe, and France |
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washingtonpost.com | 4 days ago
Henry considered quitting over handball scandal: report
...handball scandal: report PARIS (Reuters) - Thierry Henry considered ending his France career over the uproar that surrounded the striker's blatant handball in last week's World Cup playoff victory over Ireland. "Oh yes," the France...
In this article: 2006 World Cup, FIFA, World Cup, French Football Federation, and William Gallas
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boston.com - Latest movie news | 2 days ago
Bruni-Sarkozy says 'yes' to Woody film proposal
...to Woody film proposal THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING PARIS-Woody Allen has successfully courted France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. The former supermodel and wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy says she's agreed...
In this article: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Woody Allen, Harry Connick Jr., Nicolas Sarkozy, and Paris
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FIFA rejects call to replay France v Ireland playoff
...replay after Thierry Henry handled the ball when setting up William Gallas's extra-time equalizer in Wednesday's 1-1 draw in Paris that sent France to the World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate win. However, as was widely expected, FIFA wasted...
In this article: FIFA, Republic of Ireland, World Cup, Brian Cowen, Irish government, Giovanni Trapattoni, William Gallas, Thierry Henry, and Nicolas Sarkozy
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Yahoo! News | November 18, 2009
France qualify for World Cup (AFP)
...French defender Bakary Sagna (L) and … PARIS (AFP) - Former champions France secured their World Cup spot Wednesday after a dramatic 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France. Giovanni Trapattoni's visitors, beaten 1-0...
In this article: World Cup, William Gallas, Giovanni Trapattoni, Bakary Sagna, Robbie Keane, Stade de France, Dublin, Paris, and Republic of Ireland
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The Japan Times: All Stories | 4 days ago
Documentary puts in perspective Hirohito and a turbulent century
KAMI PRODUCTION / KYODO PHOTO "The Emperor and the Army" was produced by Kenichi Watanabe, 58, a Japanese resident of Paris who came to France in 1997 after directing several documentaries in Japan. Critics have said Watanabe's film...
In this article: Hirohito, Japan, Hiroshima, Liberal Democratic Party, Paris, Le Monde, DVD, Democratic Party of Japan, and Le Nouvel Observateur
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Stuff | 7 days ago
Henry says Ireland replay would be fairest
...the match. Henry handled the ball in the build-up to William Gallas's decisive goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw in Paris, a result that sent France through to the World Cup finals in South Africa next year at Ireland's expense. "I am not a...
In this article: Thierry Henry, World Cup, Ireland, FIFA, English Premier League, Football Association of Ireland, Waikato FC, William Gallas, and South Africa
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GlobalPost | November 19, 2009
Outraged Ireland demands a replay
...Ireland demands a replay Ireland's Sean St. Ledger (left) and Damien Duff react after their loss to France in their World Cup qualifying playoff match at the Stade de France near Paris Nov. 18, 2009. (Benoit Tessier/Reuters) A...
In this article: Ireland, Thierry Henry, FIFA, World Cup, World Cup, Gillette, and Paris
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France (pronounced: /en-us-France.ogg/ or IPA: //ˈfrɑːns//; French pronunciation: ), officially the French Republic (République française, ), is a member state of the European Union located in its western region, with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its main ideals expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as L’Hexagone ("The Hexagon") because of the geometric shape of its territory. It is bordered (clockwise from the north) by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra. France's overseas departments and collectivities also share land borders with Brazil and Suriname (bordering French Guiana), and the Netherlands Antilles (bordering Saint-Martin). France is linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel.
- Name:
- France
- Conventional Long Name:
- French Republic
- Local Name:
- République française
- Capital:
- Paris
- Language:
- French
- French
- Motto:
- Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
- Largest City:
- Paris
- Government type:
- Unitary semi-presidential republic
- Legislature:
- Parliament
- Upper House:
- Senate
- Lower House:
- National Assembly
- Founding Date:
- January 01, 1958
- Formations:
- French State
- Area:
- 260558
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $2.130 trillion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 8th
- GDP (nominal):
- $2.867 trillion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 16
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 5th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $46,037
- Time Zone:
- CET
- Currency:
- Demonym:
- French
- Drives On:
- right
- Currency (code):
- EUR,XPF
- Country Calling Code:
- 33
- ccTLD:
- .fr
- EU Accession:
- March 25, 1957
- Anthem:
- La Marseillaise
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