France Ingles

French Republic
3. PROFILE OF MY COUNTRY
A. GEOGRAPHY
Location and borders
France is located in Western Europe and borders 11 countries. Its borders are:
• South: Spain, Andorra, the Mediterranean Sea and the Cantabrian Sea
• North: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, the English Channel and the North Sea
• East: Switzerland, Italy and Monaco
• West: The Atlantic Ocean
Natural resources
France is a country rich in natural resources:
 Coal, Iron, Bauxite, Zinc, Uranium, Antimony, Arsenic, Potash, Feldspars, Fluorite,
Gypsum, Wood, Fishing.
 gold and oil in French Guiana.
 Generates electricity from: Natural gas, Oil and other liquid fuels, Nuclear energy.
Relevant Environmental Situations
France faces several environmental problems, including:
 Pollution :Traffic, industry, heating of homes and companies are the main causes of emissions
into the atmosphere in the city. .
 Climate change, which can cause flooding due to rising seas and increased melting of glaciers. .
Warm winters are wreaking havoc on the agricultural sector.
 Greenhouse gas emissions although reduced by 2.7% in 2022
B. POLITICAL
Official Name : French Republic

Flag
Type of Government: France is a semi-presential republic, which has a president (head of state
Emmanuel Macron) and a prime minister (head of government responsible for parliament)
The French legal system is based on the separation of powers:
Branches of Power:
• Legislative power: Parliament votes on laws.
• Executive branch: The government executes the laws.
Judicial power: Applies the laws.
The French judicial system is based on written law, French justice uses the Constitution of the
French Fifth Republic of 1958, the Civil Code of 1804, the Penal Code and other legal
provisions, as well as European and international texts.
Political Parties:
The Republic on the Move (LREM)
From the center, led by Emmanuel Macron. Its ideologies are socio-liberalism, progressivism,
Europeanism, the third way and liberalism.
• The Republicans (LR)
Center-right, led by François Fillon. Its ideologies are liberalism, conservatism, Christian
democracy and Gaullism.
Democratic Movement (Modem)
From the center, led by François Bayrou. Its ideologies are Christian democracy, social
democracy, socioliberalism and Europeanism.
• Socialist Party (PS)
Center-left, led by François Hollande. Its ideologies are democratic socialism and social
democracy.
C. ECONOMY:
Currency and conversion to Colombian pesos: The official currency is the Euro, the conversion
to Colombian pesos varies according to the market.
On April 12, 2024, 1 Euro is equivalent to $4,069.55 Colombian pesos
Production Lines
The main production lines are:

 Manufacturing: They manufacture a variety of products, from automobiles and
airplanes to chemicals and electronic equipment. Renault, Peugeot, Airbus and
Michelin are examples.
 Agriculture: It is one of the main agricultural producers in Europe. It grows wheat,
corn, grapes (for wine), fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and beef.
 Tourism attracts millions of visitors each year, generating significant income in
hotels, restaurants, transportation and recreational activities.
 Financial services and technology, especially in areas such as artificial intelligence,
biotechnology and clean technologies.
Business partners
There are many commercial partners around the world, some of the main ones are:
 Countries of the European Union (EU): it markets especially with Germany, Italy and
Spain.
 United States: in sectors such as technology, fashion and the aerospace industry.
 China: especially manufactured and luxury products.
 United Kingdom: in sectors such as automotive, aeronautics and financial services.
 Mediterranean and African countries: markets energy, infrastructure and agricultural
products.
 Canada and Japan: technology, fashion and food products.
Economic organizations to which it belongs

 European Union (EU)**: As a founding member
 Euro Zone: sharing the euro as a common currency
 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
 World Trade Organization (WTO)
 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE/UN)
D-SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Language they speak
French is mainly spoken in France.
Ethnic groups
It is a very diverse nation in ethnic terms due to its colonial history and immigration. Although
specific ethnic groups are not officially recognized, various communities with different cultural
and ethnic origins can be identified:
 Ethnic French
 Immigrants from Africa: mainly from North Africa and Africa
 European Immigrants: There are also significant communities from countries such as
Portugal, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.
 Immigrants from Asia and the Middle East: especially from China, Vietnam, Türkiye
and Lebanon.
 Romani population: also known as gypsy
Main religions
The main religions are:
 Christianity (Catholicism): It has been a majority Christian country.
 Islam: It is the second most practiced
 Christianity (Protestantism): It is less than compared to Catholics
 Judaism: France has one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe
National day
French National Day, or "Bastille Day," is celebrated on July 14 to commemorate the Storming
of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. It is a day of patriotic celebration that
symbolizes the fight for freedom and equality in France.
Minorities
Some of the minorities in France include immigrants from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Middle
East, as well as Muslim communities and the Romani population.
E- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International organizations to which it belongs
Some of the international organizations to which France belongs are:

 United Nations Organization (UN)
 European Union (EU)
 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
 World Trade Organization (WTO)
 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - as a "dialogue partner".
Conflicts you have (national and international)

 France is involved in several conflicts, both nationally and internationally. Some of the main ones
inclu Terrorism: France has experienced a series of terrorist attacks in recent years, from
groups such as ISIS and other Islamic extremists
 Conflict in the Sahel: France is involved in military operations in the Sahel, mainly in Mali.
 Conflicts in the Middle East: he has participated in several conflicts in the Middle East
and in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
 Diplomatic tensions: with countries like the United States, Türkiye and Russia

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groups such as ISIS and other Islamic extremists

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