4 Questions
In which direction does Metropolitan France share borders with Belgium and Luxembourg?
Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north.
Which overseas territories are included in Metropolitan France?
Overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean.
How many integral regions does France have, and how many of them are overseas?
France has eighteen integral regions, five of which are overseas.
What is the official name of France in French?
The official name of France in French is République française [ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛːz].
Study Notes
Geography of France
- Located primarily in Western Europe
- Includes overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans
- One of the largest discontiguous exclusive economic zones in the world
Borders of Metropolitan France
- Shares borders with:
- Belgium and Luxembourg to the north
- Germany to the north east
- Switzerland to the east
- Italy and Monaco to the south east
- Andorra and Spain to the south
- Maritime border with the United Kingdom to the north west
Metropolitan Area
- Extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean
- Extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea
Overseas Territories
- French Guiana in South America
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic
- French West Indies
- Many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean
Regions of France
- 18 integral regions in total
- 5 of which are overseas regions
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