Metropolitan France

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/metropolitan-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 Metropolitan France?Western Europe, comprising mainland France and Corsica
2. How many people live in Metropolitan France?Approximately 65.5 million people
3. How big is Metropolitan France?Approximately 551,695 square kilometers (213,011 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Metropolitan France?Paris
5. What language do people speak in Metropolitan France?French
6. Why is Metropolitan France called the Hexagon?It is called the Hexagon because its shape looks like a six‑sided figure, similar to a hexagon.

The Hexagon: A nickname for mainland France due to its six-sided geographical shape.
Semi-presidential Republic: A system of government with both a President and a Prime Minister sharing executive power.
Laïcité: The French principle of secularism, ensuring the separation of state and religious institutions.