Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about France regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | France  |
|---|---|
Official Name  | French Republic |
Continent  | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Paris |
Latitude  | 46° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ E |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 551,695 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 213,011 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 0.86 % |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Largest City  | Paris |
Demonyms  | French |
Official Languages  | French |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 38 % |
The people of France are called French.
The major religion of France is Christianity. Around 38% of people in France follow Christianity.
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right |
Calling Code  | +33 |
Internet TLD  | .fr |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FR |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Marseillaise |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Marseillaise |
National Animal  | Gallic Rooster |
National Bird  | Gallic Rooster |
National Flower  | Iris |
National Sport  | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 11:42 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days |
The current time and date in France is [ 11:42 PM ], [ Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 ].
France observes Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in France is UTC+1 (Central European Time). The Daylight Saving Time in France starts on Sunday, 31st March, 2024, and ends on Sunday, 27th October, 2024. The total DST Duration is 211 days.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of France as of 2023 is estimated to be around 68,170,228.
Over the past decade, France has experienced an average population growth rate of 0.32%.
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 66.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Paris |
Current Time | 11:42 PM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 6.79 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 6.69 km/hr, 290 Degree |
Humidity  | 80 % |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 93.64 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 46.1 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (97 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases (17.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 13.76 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in France, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 97 people per 100,000 people in France, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.1% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 9.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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