The France Map on Mapsofworld.com enables you to get a comprehensive view of the various cities and regions of France. France, the haute couture of the world and the land of wine and delectable cuisine, is every traveler’s dream destination.
France, located on the western parts of Europe, is the land of culture, fashion, food and fun. Sharing its borders with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Belgium, Luxemburg, Andorra and Spain, France covers a land area of 211,209 sq. miles. Some of the important cities of France are Marseille, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Bordeaux, Nantes and Strasbourg. The Republic of France also includes the colonies of French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Reunion. The geographical co-ordinates of continental or metropolitan France is 46° 00 North latitude and 2° 00 east longitude.
History of France - A retrospective of its colorful past
France has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires. The French Revolution which changed the course of European history took place on the soil of France. The French Renaissance, Age of Enlightenment and the two World Wars are the major events that have shaped up the history of France.
Jewels of France - Famous Places in France
France is famous for its scenic beauty. The cities in France are endowed with natural beauty as well as cultural importance. Tourists are spoilt for choice when they come to France because each and every place in France is worth exploring. Famous places in France are countless. Some of these are Bordeaux, Marseille and Nancy.
France Country Map
France Country Map section helps to explore the thematic maps of France which offer a diverse range of information on the country. Some of these maps are France Location Map, France River Map, France Political Map, Paris City Map, France Travel Map, France Outline Map and France Regions Map. These maps provide users with a vivid knowledge about important and interesting France facts.
France Map
The France Map given here gives the outline of the political boundaries between the various regions of the country. It also marks the neighboring countries of France. The water bodies surrounding France, such as the North Sea, the English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay and Gulf of Lion, are also shown on this map. You can click on the France Map to get an enlarged version and detailed map of France.
Also refer to the various sections such as ‘Country Profile of France’, ‘France Travel’, ‘France History’, ‘France Region’, ‘France Fact’ and ‘France Cities’ to get detailed information about various aspects of France.
France Region
The France Region section on this page deals with the different regions of the country like Limousin, Picardie, Bretagne, Rhone-Alpes, Cote D Azur, Lorraine, Ile-de-France and others.
