Map of France with surrounding countries. Where is France? Countries it borders with

France is located in western Europe. Administratively, the state is divided into 27 regions, including 101 departments. France is a member of the European Union, which it initiated. The country is a presidential republic. Legislative power in the state is exercised by the parliament, which consists of the Senate and the National Assembly. Executive power in France is exercised by the prime minister. He is responsible for current economic policy. The Prime Minister leads the cabinet of ministers and enforces laws.

France borders Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. In the West, the state is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, in the northwest by the English Channel and in the south by the Mediterranean Sea.

The capital of France is the city of Paris - one of the largest European centers. A map of France in Russian allows you to see that the Seine River flows through Paris. In terms of tourist attendance, France is the most popular country. Paris is considered the most touristic city in Europe, and the Eiffel Tower is the most popular attraction in Paris.

France is a country with a rich cultural heritage. For centuries it was the main center of culture, which spread throughout the world. Until now, this amazing country remains a leader in the field of fashion and cinema. The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris. Monuments of ancient architecture and the Romanesque style have been preserved on the territory of France. The largest church in Europe is located in Toulouse. But the country is also famous for its Gothic monuments. The most famous Gothic monuments are the cathedrals of Chartres, Amiens and Reims.

The most visited places in France are the castles of the Loire. On a map of France with cities it is easy to find the Loire River. Architectural structures are located in the valley of the Loire River (its length is 1020 kilometers) along its banks, as well as its tributaries - Maine, Cher, Indre, Vienne. Architectural monuments are located on the territory of two administrative regions - the Center and the Loire Land and four departments. All castles located along the Loire are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In the suburbs of Paris, the city of Versailles, there is a famous palace and park ensemble - the former residence of French kings. Versailles is a center of tourism of world importance.

France, a state located in western Europe, owns overseas territories that have different legal status.

The area of the country without overseas possessions is 547.03 thousand km2, the population in 2017 is 66.99 million people, the capital is the city of Paris.

Under French jurisdiction there are islands and archipelagos - Martinique, Guadeloupe, New Caledonia, Reunion and a number of others. The country also owns the Mediterranean island of Corsica.

A detailed map of France shows the neighboring states with which it shares borders:

land (length 4072 km) - Belgium, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, Spain, Luxembourg;
maritime - UK.

The country is located approximately the same distance from the equator and the North Pole. It has an advantageous geographical position, which is characterized by access to the Atlantic Ocean in the west and a large land border with most of the leading European countries in the east. The mainland of the country has a hexagonal shape.

France on the world map: nature and climate

The country extends in the meridional direction for 950 km; approximately the same distance must be covered when moving from west to east. The following natural areas are located here:

deciduous forests;
steppes;
Mediterranean evergreen forests;
areas of altitudinal zonation.

A map of France in Russian shows that the highest point of the country Mont Blanc mountain– 4810 m above sea level, and the lowest delta of the Rhone River is 2 m.

Relief

France on the world map is distinguished by a combination of different relief forms. In the west and north there are large plains, among which the Paris Basin, the lowlands of the Rhone and Saône, and the Aquitaine lowland stand out. In the center of the country, hilly terrain predominates; the French Massif Central with maximum heights of up to 1700 m stands out here. Mountains occupy about 23% of the area, the largest mountain regions are the Jura, the French Alps, the Pyrenees, the Ardennes, and the Vosges.

Water resources

The sources of most French rivers are in the Massif Central and flow into Mediterranean Sea or Atlantic Ocean. The longest of them:

Rona- the deepest river with a length of 812 km, which is actively used in the transport sector, the agricultural sector and hydropower. It has the largest tributary - the Sona.
Loire- the longest river in the country (1020 km), but in summer it is navigable only in the lower reaches, the largest tributaries are the Cher, Allier and Indre.
Seine- flows in the flat part of France, is navigable and provides transportation of goods between the capital and Rouen.

The coastline of France has a length of 4668 km and runs along the Mediterranean Sea, the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel, which belong to the Atlantic Ocean. It combines flat beaches and rocky cliffs, long shores and sharp bends.

Flora and fauna

Just over a quarter of France's territory is covered by forests. In the western and northern regions there are oaks, birches, spruces, walnuts, and cork trees are also found. Palm trees, agave, cork oak, and citrus fruits grow in the Mediterranean coast area. About 15% of the territory is occupied by parks and reserves. Mercantour National Park has 2 thousand plant species, a tenth of which are endangered. More than 2.2 thousand plant species of continental and Mediterranean types grow in Seven.

The country is home to about 135 species of mammals, including one that has disappeared and another 20 that are at various stages of extinction. Here you can find a wolf, weasel, raccoon dog, wild cat, fallow deer, several species of seals, fin whale, blue whale, sika deer and many other animals.

Of the reptiles, only one poisonous one lives - the common viper.

In coastal areas there are many types of fish - herring, tuna, cod, flounder, mackerel and others.

Climatic features

Most of France is located in a temperate climate zone; in the area of the Mediterranean coast, a subtropical climate prevails. Due to its elongation in the meridional direction, the country is characterized by climatic diversity. The northwestern and western regions (Brittany, Normandy) have a pronounced maritime climate with high rainfall, mild winters, moderately warm summers and frequent strong winds. Average temperatures in winter months are +5, +7°C, in summer months +16, +17°C.

In the east, the climate is more continental - it is characterized by a greater temperature range, so winters here are colder (January averages are 0°C), and summers are noticeably warmer (July averages are +20°C).

The southern regions are dominated by a subtropical Mediterranean-type climate. Negative temperatures are very rare here, and most of the precipitation falls in winter. Summer is long and hot; in the western half there is a cold northwest wind, the mistral, about 100 days a year.

Map of France with cities. Administrative division of the country

The country is divided into 18 regions, of which 12 are located in the mainland, 1 on the island of Corsica and 5 are classified as overseas. They have no legal autonomy, but have the right to adopt a budget and impose their own taxes.

All regions include 101 departments and the Lyon metropolis. The grassroots units are considered to be communes, of which there are 36,682.

Largest cities

On a map of France with cities in Russian you can see the location of all settlements in the country, including the largest. These include:

Paris– the capital of the state with a population of 2.27 million people (2014). It is located on the banks of the Seine River in the northern half of the country in the North French Lowland. The length from west to east is about 18 km, and from north to south it is two times less.
Marseilles– the largest port in France with a population of 869.8 thousand people (2015). Located near the mouth of the Rhone River on the coast of the Gulf of Lyon in the Mediterranean Sea. The city is located on hills that stretch in tiers along the seashore. Near it there are many calanques - rocky bays.
Lyon– a city in the southeast of the country with a population of 506.6 thousand people (2014). Located on the territory of the Rhone Lowland at the confluence of the Soniv Rhone River. Around Lyon there are more gardens and vineyards.

France refers to those states that are the dream of most people on the planet to visit. The country of Burgundy and croissants borrowed from the Austrians is associated with the Eiffel Tower, Coco Chanel, Bastille Day and the famous Marseillaise.

France on the world and Europe map

Country location on the European continent. You can often hear the expression that France is the heart of France. It shouldn’t be taken literally, although there is some geographical truth in it.

Where is?

In terms of territory, France is second only to Ukraine on the European continent. The mainland of the state, when viewed from space, resembles hexagon, located on the map between 46 º 00 ‘N. from the equator and 2 ° 00’ E. from Greenwich.

The area of the country together with overseas territories is 675.4 thousand sq. km.

Countries it borders with

The metropolis has common land borders with 8 states. French overseas territories have borders with three countries. Among the countries bordering European France:

Luxembourg;
Andorra;

French overseas territories border on Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles.

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How to get there from Russia?

The best way to get from Russia to France by plane. This is the most convenient and fastest way. From Moscow Sheremetyevo alone, Air France and Aeroflot operate 7 joint flights daily to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Within 48 hours can be reached by train from Nice and 38 hours from Paris.

Buy plane tickets using this convenient search form. Enter information about cities of departure and arrival, departure date And number of passengers.

Detailed map of France with provinces and cities

France is a country with a high population density. There are 115 inhabitants per 1 km of its territory. Marked on the map of France a large number of cities, which are connected to each other by many roads cutting its territory.

Capital

The main city of the country is . The capital of France, with a population of 2.2 million people, annually receives more than 25 million tourists coming to it from all over the world. Paris is more than 2000 years old.

Together with the suburbs, the population of the Parisian agglomerate exceeds 10 million people.

Provinces

The territory of France is divided into 39 historical provinces. The most famous of them are Burgundy, Normandy, Poitou, Bordeaux, Provence, Anjou and Brittany. This division is not official. The country's administrative system includes 22 regions and 96 departments.

Big cities

The second largest city in France is Marseilles. Its population is 850 thousand people. In addition to it, the top ten largest cities in the world include:

Lyon;
Toulouse;
Nice;
Nantes;
Strasbourg;
Montpellier;
Bordeaux;
Lille.

Country information

The founder is considered to be king, who bore the name Clovis. He was the first French monarch.
At different times by country ruled by dynasties Carolingians, Capetians, Valois, Bourbons and Louis.
Transforming the country into republic associated with the name of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The country is parliamentary republic. It is a nuclear power that is part of the UN, EU and NATO.
France ranks 20th in the world in terms of population. Slightly more people live on the continental territory of the country 62.8 million people.
The official language of the state is French. For three centuries it had the same status in England.

Watch an educational video about France:

- one word, one country, but how many associations come to mind when hearing this melodic name. Melodious? Exactly.

Thousands of poets and composers have sung the praises of this truly stunning country, familiar to us with its romantic landscapes, dizzying perfumes, exquisite fashion, stunning sights and a unique atmosphere of feelings and love.

Every person at least once dreamed of visiting different parts of this state, enjoying the view of one of the most famous creations of mankind - the Eiffel Tower, which undoubtedly became not only a symbol of the country's capital, but also of France itself.

Just look at the special French flavor, which we can see even in the most remote stalls, markets and private shops. However, it is not only the sights and magnificent panoramas that create a wonderful atmosphere; a special French spirit is created by the residents themselves, who are accustomed to idealizing everything around them and being especially friendly to tourists and foreign guests.

France on the world map

Below is an interactive map of France in Russian from Google. You can move the map left and right, up and down with the mouse, and also change the scale of the map using the “+” and “-” icons, which are located at the bottom on the right side of the map, or using the mouse wheel. In order to find out where France is located on a world map or on a map of Europe, use the same method to reduce the scale of the map even further.

In addition to the map with the names of objects, you can look at France from a satellite if you click on the “Show satellite map” switch in the lower left corner of the map.

Below is another map of France. To see the map in full size, click on it and the image will open in a new window. You can also print out the map and take it with you on the road.

You have been presented with the most basic and detailed maps of France, which you can always use to find an object of interest to you or for any other purposes. Have a nice trip!