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France
Posted by: John Ross on February 19, 2004 6:50:39 PM
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France is the world's most visited tourist destination, receiving nearly 80 million visitors a year. Some of the reasons are its position, slap-bang in the middle of Western Europe; attractive, highly varied countryside and scenery; culture and historical attractions; and, of course, its capital, Paris, one of those must-see places people often fall in love with and return again and again.
Like most of the information on these Country Facts pages, the following was taken from the CIA World Factbook:
Background:
 Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of the euro in January 2002. At present, France is at the forefront of European states seeking to exploit the momentum of monetary union to advance the creation of a more unified and capable European defense and security apparatus.
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