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France

French Republic

67.0 million
551,500 km2
Arabic, Spanish,
Christianity

France is the largest country by area and the second most populous country in Western Europe. It is the birthplace of the hot air balloon, the dirigible, submarines, emergency medical services, photography, and cinema, as well as cognac and champagne wines.

It is the most popular tourist destination. Some come to visit iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Versailles. Others are drawn to the centuries-old castles, of which France has almost 5000. Another attraction is gastronomy. French cuisine has long been a global brand.

Paris is considered the capital of fashion. Everyone strives to own unique outfits and accessories from Parisian fashion houses. Disneyland also deserves a special mention. When selecting a European city for the construction of this fairy-tale park, Paris emerged victorious from 1200 participating cities.

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Happiness level
85
Happiness level
85

In terms of happiness, France ranks 21 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
95
Health index
95

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, France is in 6 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
67
The cleanest air
67

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. France is ranked 42 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
25
Security of countries
25

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. France ranks 110 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 82.5 years
82
Life expectancy
82

France ranks 18 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
75
Level of human freedom
75

France ranks 42 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 66.9 USD
13
The cost of living
13

The cost of living assessment in France, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 7.4 percent
35
Unemployment rate
35

The unemployment rate and the assessment of France according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 122 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
89
Level of social progress
89

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and France ranks 20 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
84
Quality of citizenship
84

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. France ranks 1 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. France ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 92.47 Mbps
85
Internet speed
85

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. France ranks 24 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.2 USD
97
Mobile data price
97

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, France ranks 9 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
63
English proficiency level
63

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, France ranks 43 in the world.

France (officially known as the French Republic) is a transcontinental country. Its main part is located in Western Europe, although some regions are situated in other corners of the world. The Republic's total area, including overseas territories, is 674,685 square kilometers. The country shares borders with the United Kingdom, Spain, Andorra, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium.

Its territory is washed by the waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas, as well as the North Sea and the English Channel. The predominant landscape is plains, while significant mountain ranges include the Alps, Pyrenees, Jura, Ardennes, Massif Central, and Vosges.

France is a unitary presidential republic. The currency is the euro, and the official language is French. The country is divided into 18 regions, with 12 located on the mainland and 6 separate from the main part. These are Corsica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, and Mayotte. Regions consist of departments and the Metropolitan Territory of Livonia. The latter includes districts and cantons, which are divided into 36,682 communes.

As a developed country with a rich culture and a high standard of living, France provides its inhabitants with certain advantages.

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