France
by Jenny Ross 5/6 b
France is the second largest country in Europe
which has a population of 57.5 million.
During this presentation I will tell you many
different facts about France. Including
geography (landscape and positioning), climate
and weather, major cities and much more.
France has an area of 550,000 km2,which makes it the largest country in Western
Europe its even bigger than Spain, Germany and Sweden. And did you know that
France's only mainland volcano is located in Massif Central and it is called
Chaîne des Puys. Fortunately this volcano is now dormant.
Geography
Although France has many other
geographic landmarks one that we all
know quite well which is found in
Paris is the Eifel tower. At 1,050 feet
tall, it is one of the world's most
recognizable structures, and was
completed on the 28th of January 1887.
In France there is a
mountain called mount
Blanc which is the highest
mountain in Europe.
Did you know that Two thirds of France is just mountains and hills?
Climate and weather
in the north of France it is cold and is rarely cool or warm. In the south of France
however it is warm and is never really very cold no matter what the season. Near
the mountains it is cold and they are usually capped with snow, especially in
the winter. Also rainfall is common no matter where you are, and is mostly up
to 800 mm during 180 days of the year.
As you know most of the time France
winters are cold and it is likely that if
you stay there during the winter period
you will see snow.
In MARSEILLE, as
much as 550 mm of
rain falls during 60
days of the year, and
the sun shines for more
than 3,000 hours each
year. Also there are
many villages in the
high valleys which
receive more than 50
days of snow each
year!
In France there are many different popular places to go but the major cities of
France are usually the places I would recommend, some of these are Paris, Lyon,
Marseille and Nantes.
Paris
Lyon
Marseille
Nantes
As the busiest,
most cultural and
artistic place in
France perhaps
even the world,
Paris was not only
given the role of
being a major city
but was also
named the Capital
of France. Paris
has many
structures that
attracts many
tourists every year,
such as Eiffel
Tower and La
Defense.
A historical
city which
was well
known
from 17th
century.
With a
population of
one million it
is the second
largest
tourist
attraction.
which
attracts
tourist due to
the large
number of
monuments
and
museums.
Nantes is
generally a
safe city. In the
down Town
area it is
packed together
therefore many
business, and
tourist centers
are within
walking
distance of
each other. Also
This city has
many parks,
and museums.
Major Cities
Marine Environment
There are no seas or oceans
in France only
surrounding it, such as
the Atlantic ocean and
the Mediterranean sea.
Did you know that part
of the North sea that
separates France from
England is called "La
Manche" in French but in
England it is called the
English channel. Also
France has AMAZING
beaches.
But marine Environments
aren't all about oceans and seas
there are also many major
rivers, especially along the
borders of France. Such as the
Loire, the Seine, the Garonne
and the Rhône. Also most of
these rivers are extremely
important for transport.
Flora and Fauna
Fauna
Flora
In the north and the center of
France there are forests of oak
and beech and pine. In the south
are pine forests and various
oaks. Around the area of the
Mediterranean sea are olive trees,
vines, Mulberry and fig trees. In
France there is also another plant
called Marquis. From which the
name came from the French
resistance movement in world
war 2.
The alps are the home of many
animals such as the brown bear,
chamois, marmot and the alpine
hare. In the forests are polecats,
wild boar, and various deer.
Hedgehog and shrew are
common as are fox’s, weasel’s,
bats’, squirrels badgers’,
rabbit’s, mice, otters and
beaver’s. The rivers are home to
eels, pike, perch, carp, roach,
salmon, trout and many more.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
15th/ 2 /13 - Geography of France, Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_France
16th/ 2/ 13- weather and climate in France http://www.southtravels.com/europe/france/weather.html
17th/ 2 / 13 - Major Cities of France, by Loveleena Rajeev http://www.buzzle.com/articles/major-cities-of-france.html
18th/ 2 / 13 - Marine environment –
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/global-issues/sustainable-development1097/marine-environment-7432/
18th/ 2 / 13 - France - Flora and fauna http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/France-FLORA-AND-FAUNA.html
Written by: Jennifer Ross
Edited by: Jennifer Ross and Jim Ross
Information from: Internet explorer
This is me on holiday in France…
Images from: Google images
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