UN Project, France Geography France is located in Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel. Between Belgium and Spain, Southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Between Italy and Spain. Arable Land: 33% The extent of France's coastlines is 3,427 km The climate in France varies between each region. The true temperature maritime climate is found in the west near the coasts. The average temperature is 45º F in February, and 61º F in July. …showed first 75 words of 195 total…

…showed last 75 words of 195 total…Infant mortality rate: 5/1,000 France is 99% literate. Economic Profile (CIA) GDP: $1.5 trillion Trade figures: Exports- $325 billion; Imports- $320 billion Average annual income: lowest 10%- 2.8%; highest 10%-25.1% The currency is called a Franc. France is industrialized. Standard of Living (CIA) TV sets: 35 million 34 million telephone lines 56 million radios Culture Roman Catholic, 90%. Protestant, 2%. Jewish, 1%. Muslim, 3%. Unaffiliated, 4%. French is the official spoken language though English is in commonly taken in school as a second language, starting at a young age.