FRANCE

FRANCE

Lucas Heitor Edardo Nunes

Index

• Location and Principal Cities
• Poplation
• Languages Spoken
• National Symbols
• History
• Traditional Celebrations
• National Idols
• Social Problems

Location and principal cities

• France is located in Western Europe

• Borders: Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg

• Access to Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea

• One of the largest countries in Europe

Paris

Marseille

Lyon

Population

• Around 68 million inhabitants

• Population conentrated in urban areas

• Paris metropolitan area: more than 10 million people

• Diverse and multicultural population

• Immigration has influenced French society

Languages spoken

• Official language: French

• Spoken by the majority of the population

• Diferent regional accents

• Southern accent vs Parisian accent

National Symbols

National Anthem

French flag

Marianne

History

Ancient Times

French Revolution

Modern France

Traditional celebrations

• Important cultural traditions

• Bastille Day (14 July)

• Christmas traditions

• Regional festivals and celebrations

National idols

Social Problems

Unemployment among young people

Immigration and integration challenges

Urban suburbs

Thank you!

Omar Sy

• Famous French actor and comedian
• Born in France to Senegalese and Mauritanian parents
• International recognition
• Known for charisma and humor

Charles Aznavour

• Lengendary French singer and songwriter
• Born in Paris
• Armenian heritage
• Known worldwide

• Name: La Marseillaise
• Written in 1792
• Symbol of patriotism and resistance

French Revolution

• Began in 1789

• End of the monarchy

• Fall of the Bastille

• Demand for librty and equality

• Birth of the French Republic

Jul

• French rapper and singer
• One of the most popular artists in France
• Born in Marseille
• Millions of albums sold
• Strong influence on French rap culture

Ancient Times

• Early inhabitants: the Gauls

• Roman conquest (1st century BC)

• Development of cities and roads

• Beginning of French cultural foundations

Modern France

• Establishment of the French Republic

• Political changes throughout the 19th and 20th centurie

• Participation in major world events

• Member of the European Union

• Important global political and culture influence

Marseille

• Second largest city in france

• Largest port in france

• Multicultural population

• Known for football and music culture

Lyon

• Important historical center

• Known for gastronomy

• UNESCO World Heritage city

• Major university city

Kylian Mbapée

• Professional football player
• One of the best players in the world
• Born near Paris
• Won the World Cup with France
• Major figure in modern football

Paris

• Capital of France

• Largest city in the country

• Political, economic and cultural center

• Global center for art and fashion

• Symbol of the French Republic
• Female figure representing liberty
• Found in town halls and official buildings

• Known as the Tricolour
• Created during French Revolution
• Symbol of liberty, equality and fraternity