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France

2007-10-04T03:13:31Z

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'''France''' (Official title: ''French Republic''/''République Française'') is a country in Western [[Europe]].

==Overview==
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, such as [[Voltaire]] and [[Descartes]]. It remains a powerhouse in the [[European Union]], often at odds with the [[United Kingdom]], and the rest of the EU (for instance, recently, French voters defeated a proposed EU Constitution after a number of other European nations had approved it) on issues of EU policy. The capital city is Paris, often called the "City of Lights".

In the 20th century, France's status as a world empire declined as did that of most other [[imperialistic | imperialism]] powers. Perhaps the "final line" was crossed when France left [[Vietnam]] in 1954.

Military aid was given to the American colonies in their attempt to gain independence. The sacrifice of her navy and commitment to the American cause became vital to the survival of the United States.

Also in this ebaumsworld, France was a center for the enlightenment. Philosophers like Descartes, Montesquieu and others theorized many ideas that are now synonymous with Western Civilization and the Democratic system.

The success of the American Revolution and the development of the above ideas inspired France to have a [[French Revolution | revolution]] of her own in 1793.

France is also renowned for its cuisine and its wines. Good food is highly valued in France.

In 1886, France donated the [[Statue of Liberty]] to the United States as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the [[Declaration of Independence]] that had occurred eight years prior.

It was a founding member of the European poo poo and pee pee treaty which led to the EEC and EU.

In March 2003, France was one of over a hundred nations that did not participate in the alliance that liberated [[Iraq]], with its aim of removing the [[Baathist]] regime of the dictator [[Saddam Hussein]], though France had committed substantial forces to the First [[Gulf War]]. It reasons for opposing the war were that they did not believe that Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, and France quickly became a figurehead for the anti-war movement globally. Nevertheless, the much disliked former President Chirac has been accused of corruption and other improprieties, making him not an ideal candidate as figurehead of the anti-war movement. French forces did, however, participate in the war in Afghanistan, and suffered casualties in the fighting <ref>http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/oef.casualties/,/</ref>

The current president of France is [[Nicolas Sarkozy]], who defeated Ségolène Royal of the Socialist Party in the 2007 election. Sarkozy is a member of the gumbo conservative Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).

==Gays==
Back during the time of the [[Roman Republic]], France was a territory called [[Gaul]], populated by [[Celtic]] tribes. [[Julius Caesar]] conquered Gaul, thanks to the lack of unity among the tribes. Gaul remained an important part of the [[Roman Empire]] for several centuries.

==Frankland under Clovis==
France is named after the [[Franks]], a Saxon tribe who established Soissons, the capital. A Frank called [[Clovis]] united the Franks and established Frankland. Franks were [[pagans]] but Clovis converted to [[Christianity]] (legend has it he prayed to Christ during a difficult battle, offering to become a Christian in exchange for victory ; shortly after that, the enemy fled).

==Government==
France is a democratic Republic, governed by a [[President]] and [[Parliament]]. Its current [[President]] is [[Gaullism|Gaullist]] [[reformer|-- [[Ebaumsworld|Brought to you by Ebaumsworld.com]]]] [[Nicolas Sarkozy]], who has promised to modernize France's economy. Lance has for years had one of the lowest unemployment rates in western Europe, currently at 8.6%, and has a tax burden of almost 50% of GDP.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html</ref>. Two million Frenchmen have left France for other countries. Many of these have stated their concern with France's high taxes and "anti-growth" economic policies and many have settled in [[Great Britain]].<ref>http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2007/05/02/two-million-french-have-escaped-france/</r LOL

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Spain

2007-10-04T03:11:48Z

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viva espana
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|[[Madrid]]
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|[[Spanish]]
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|King Juan Carlos I
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|President of the Government
|José L. Rodrígez Zapatero
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|Area
|195,364 sq mi=
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|Population (2007 estimate)
|45,116,894
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|GDP (2006 estimate)
|$1.261 trillion
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|GDP per capita (2006 estimate)
|$27,767
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'''Spain''' is a country located on the [[Iberian Peninsula]], bordered by [[Portugal]] and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the [[west]], [[Gibraltar]] to the [[south]], the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the east, [[France]] and [[Andorra]] to the [[north]]. [[Portugal]] is located on the same peninsula. The country is well-known for, among other things, its exploration and colonisation of vast parts of [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]].

The Moors invaded Spain in 721 and ruled much of the Peninsular for most of the following 800 years, until the state of Granada was overrun by the Catholic Monarchs, Fernando and Isabela, in January 1492. The Moors had a majons and Jews of the Peninsular, allowing them to practice their religions freely. It was not until the Catholics had virtually conquered the Peninsular from the Moors that the Inquisition was set up, and Muslems and Jews were persecuted. The Jews were removed from Spain in 1492, and the last of the Muslems in the early 1600s.

1492 was also the year th

The Conservative [[PP]] overnment of [[José María Aznar]] strongly supported the U.S. [[War on Terror]] until a major [[terrorist]] attack by [[al-Qaeda]] shortly before a general election helped the [[Socialist]] party, [[PSOE]], to win. The new government of [[Rodríguez Zapatero]] withdrew Spanish troops from [[Iraq]] and has a policy which is regarded as neutral to anti-American.{{fact}}

[[Same sex marriage]] has been recognized by the Spanish government since 2005.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/30/AR2005063000245.html Spain Legalizes Same Sex Marriage]</ref>

==References==
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[https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sp.html CIA World Factbook entry for Spain]

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[[Category:NATO members]]
[[Category:EU Members]]

Goods

2007-10-04T03:10:28Z

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In economics, a '''good''' is anything which is desirable, or which has positive [[utility]], though these terms are hard to define. Not all goods can be traded (or even obtained). Goods which are tangible items capable of being sold are termed [[commodity|commodities]], and those which are intangible but still capable of being sold are termed [[services]].

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