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[[Image:map_of_france.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Map of France]]

[[Image:map_of_france.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Map of France]]

France is a country in Western Europe.

'''France''' is a country in Western Europe. It is formally known as the French Republic (''République française'').

At its height, the French Empire rivaled the British Empire, with colonies in every corner of the world. It continues to be a strong presence in academia and has been the birthplace of countless renowned scholars. It remains a powerhouse in the [[European Union]], often 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.

At its height, the French Empire rivaled the British Empire, with colonies in every corner of the world. It continues to be a strong presence in academia and has been the birthplace of countless renowned scholars. It remains a powerhouse in the [[European Union]], often 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.