The population in France is 60,876,000. The capital city in France is Paris. The area in France is about 551,500. Currency in France is Euro. Highest mountain in France is Mount Blanc. Paris was originally a Roman city called ‘Lutetia. There is only one stop sign in the entire city of France. In France you can marry a dead person. Louis xix was King of France for about 20m. In France its illegal to name a pig Napoleon. From 1814 to 1830 the flag was the kingdom of France was plain white. There are more people speaking French in America than in France. France is a large country in Western Europe. France is known for its proud history and rich culture. The French people are proud of their language and of their long tradition of poetry ... The most difficult and most famous bicycle race in the world the Tour the France features the very best cyclists. The Tour is held in each tear in July. It lasts for three weeks. The route of the race goes throughout France and into Belgium ,Italy , Germany and Spain. The total distance is about 3,600 kilometres (2,235miles).The course includes both flat and steep terrain. Huge crowds of people line the course to cheer on the riders. The Eiffel Tower is 301m or 1,063 feet tall. French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinque, Mayotte, and Reunion are also recognized as a part of France. The name France comes from the Latin word Francia, which means country of the thanks. France is officially known as the French Republic.