France is located in Europe between the Mediterranean Sea, the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. It is the second largest country on the European continent. The capital Paris is the largest city in France and is located in the north-central part of the country. Two-thirds of the country consists of mountains or hills. Since France is located between the North Pole and the equator, it has a temperate climate with some very cold or hot areas. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are quite cold. The mountains receive a large amount of rain and snow, making them slightly colder than other areas. The French population is very diverse because many foreigners have started to occupy French cities. In France, art and culture are considered an important part of everyday society, as is sport. Economically: France has become one of the countries with the largest economy in the world. Their agricultural economy plays an important role in most of their economy. Much of their agricultural economy comes primarily from livestock such as cattle, pigs, poultry and sheep. Additionally, the country is a leading exporter of wheat, sugar beet, corn, barley and potatoes. France is also one of the leading wine producers in the world. While the majority of the country's economy lies in agriculture, the other part comes from the industrial economy. France's major industrial products consist of airplanes, machinery, automobiles, chemicals, textiles, metals, and foods. Furthermore, their tourism service is a crucial part of their industry as the country has a huge tourist attraction and many places to visit. Because France has such an attraction for tourists, it profits enormously from luxury... middle of paper... important role in exporting nuclear technology. The electricity used in France is mainly produced by nuclear energy. Furthermore, internal combustion engines were also a technology originating from France. There are many technologies coming from France such as refrigerators, electric generators and parachutes. Furthermore, France was a crucial country in the development of photography. The country has a huge railway system, the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais, which linked many French cities and neighboring countries together allowing for faster transportation. France is also known for developing high-speed transportation such as some of the fastest trains in the world. Furthermore, it has the largest electric vehicle market in Europe. Furthermore, France is one of the leading countries in aircraft development.