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France

France [ fraanss ] largest country in western Europe. Its present constitution was established in 1958 with the proclamation of the Fifth Republic.
Languages: French.
Currency: euro.
Capital: Paris.
Population: 64,094,658 (2008 estimate).
Area: 543,965 sq km (210,026 sq mi) 
Official name  French Republic
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