France has a semi-presidential republic government system. It has a population of around 65 million people and its currency is the euro. The economy has been affected by the 2008 crisis and unemployment and debt are ongoing problems. France has a varied climate across regions from cool and rainy in the north to warmer and drier along the Mediterranean. It is famous for its wines, cheeses, breads and pastries. Some of France's most iconic landmarks include the Louvre museum, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral, which attract millions of visitors each year.

1. INSTITUTO DO EMPREGO E FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL
Centro de Formação Profissional de Faro
UFCD 6660 - Inglês

5. Government: It is a semi-presidential unitary
Republic.
• President: François Hollande
• Prime Minister: Jean-Marc Ayrault
• President of the Senate: Jean-Pierre Bel

7. Area Population Nationality
543 965 Km2 65 447 374 French
Area Population Nationality
105 40 Km2 2 211 297 French

9. • In France, as well as most European Nations, is facing a
significant economic hardship. The crisis of 2008, which
began in the U.S. and spread across the world, still affects the
economic development of France. High unemployment and
high public indebtedness are some of the main problems of
the French economy at the present time.
• Currency: Euro € .

10. The climate is very mild all year round, France enjoys mild
temperatures: neither too cold nor too hot. The rainfall is
abundant and the generous Sun. Of course, all regions have
their climatic particularities: cooler and humid to the North
and West; more warm and dry along the Mediterranean.

11. Wine and cuisine
• Born in Burgundy a few recipes recognized
worldwide as typically French as the snails, bœuf
bourguignon (beef stew) or even coq au vin
(chicken in wine sauce). In regard to its wines, its
prestige is great worldwide: Nuits-Saint-Georges,
côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet ...
Guyéres de Fromage
Baguette
Crepes
Mille Feulle

12. The Louvre museum in France was
considered the best art museum in the world

13. The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower of the
nineteenth century located on the Champ de
Mars, in Paris, that has become a global icon of
France and one of the most recognizable
structures in the world. It is 324 meters tall

14. The flagship store of Galeries Lafayette is located in Paris, it
is known as Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and has 10
floors

15. The Arc de Triomphe is a
monument located in the
city of Paris, built to
commemorate the
military victories of
Napoleon Bonaparte,
who ordered its
construction in 1806.
Opened in 1836, the
monumental work holds
recorded the names of
128 generals and 558
battles.

16. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a temple of the
Roman Catholic Church in Paris as well as being the
symbol of Monte Martre neighborhood.

17. The Avenue des Champs-
Élysées is a prestigious
avenue in Paris, France. With
its cinemas, cafés, luxury
specialty shops and chestnut-
of-india trees. The Avenue des
Champs-Élysées is one of the
most famous streets in the
world

18. • Ticket Price: 779,14€ p/person
• Reservation: Hôtel Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel **** 1855.00 € p/person
all inclusive.
• Street: 61 Quai De Grenelle, Eiffel Tower-Porte de Versailles, 75015
Paris
• Total: 5268,28€ for 2 persons