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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. It is formally known as the French Republic (''République française'').

France is a country in Western Europe.

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.