ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Paris

GEOGRAPHY

France is situated on the western edge of Europe. Having an area of 547,030 square kilometres it is the largest area among European Union members.

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 65.8 Million. Muslims account for about 10% of the population.

CLIMATE

The climate in France varies depending on the regions. A mediterranean climate is found in the south east, in the west, the climate is predominantly oceanic with a high level of rainfall and freezing temperatures in the mountainous regions.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Frechis the official language. English is widely used as well.

LOCAL TIME

GMT+1 hrs
Summer: +2 hrs

BUSINESS HOURS

General: 9 AM to 5 PM

HOLIDAYS

French National Holiday (Bastille Day): July 14th
May Day: May 1st
Remembrance Day: November 11th
Christmas Day: December 25th

CURRENCY

Euro

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/ Emergencies: 17
Medical: 15
Fire: 18