France

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/france

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is France?Primarily Western Europe; includes overseas departments and territories
2. How many people live in France?Estimated over 68.6 million (January 2025)
3. How big is France?632,702 km² (244,288 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of France?Paris
5. What language do people speak in France?French
6. What kind of government does France have?Semi-presidential republic

Gallo-Roman culture: A blend of Celtic (Gaulish) and Roman traditions that developed in ancient France.
Ancien Régime: The political and social system in France before the Revolution of 1789.
Semi-presidential system: A governmental structure featuring both a president and a prime minister as key executive figures.
Grandes Écoles: Highly selective and prestigious higher education institutions in France, known for training elites.