Is france in europe?

France became the most populous country in Europe and had tremendous influence over European politics, economy, and culture. French became the most-used language in diplomacy, science, literature and international affairs, and remained so until the 20th century. read more

Over the last half-century, the French have aggressively and tenaciously recovered, and although recently rocked by the violent protests of youth, modern France is a strong economic force and a consequential leader among European nations. read more

France is a semi-presidential republic with a head of government - the prime minister - appointed by the president who is the directly elected head of state. France’s territory consists of 18 administrative regions - 13 metropolitan (i.e. European France) and 5 overseas regions. read more