1. F RA NC E

2. History France became its own country in the 9th century.

4. Current President is Nicolas Sarkozy

5. Many political parties

8. Favorable climate

9. Extensive areas of rich soil

10. Long-established tradition of skilled agriculture.

11. However, France in 2002 fell from being the world's 4th largest economy to 5th, being replaced by UK.

13. Machinery Pharmaceutical products Iron and steel Vehicles Aircraft Chemicals

14. Did you know that ? France and the United States are the world's top two exporting countries in defense products, agricultural goods, and services.

17. This event is subject to the children residing in France for longer than five years and this five year period only begins after the age of eleven.

21. MINORITIES

24. The country's Opinion towards the Financial Crisis of Greece France and Germany believe that any recourse by Greece to the IMF would damage the euro’s prestige and highlight their inability to sort out internal problems.