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France is a country in Western Europe, about 3,500 miles from the [[United States]].  At its height it rivaled the British Empire with colonies in every corner of the world. It continued to be a strong presence in academia and has been the birthplace of countless renowned scholars. It remains a powerhouse in the [[European Union]], and is consistently at odds with the [[United Kingdom]] on issues of EU policy.  The capital city is Paris, often called the "City of Lights" due to its renown for a center of learning and philosophy.

France is a country in Western Europe, about 3,500 miles from the [[United States]].  At its height it rivaled the British Empire with colonies in every corner of the world. It continued to be a strong presence in academia and has been the birthplace of countless renowned scholars. It remains a powerhouse in the [[European Union]], and is consistently at odds with the [[United Kingdom]] on issues of EU policy.  The capital city is Paris, often called the "City of Lights" due to its renown for a center of learning and philosophy.