France

247 cities · 175,773 places

About France

France is located in the heart of Western Europe, sharing borders with eight countries and touching three bodies of water — the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the English Channel. With around 68 million inhabitants, it is one of the most populous members of the European Union. Its landscapes range from the Alps and Pyrenees to rolling plains and Mediterranean coastlines. The capital, Paris, serves as a major cultural and economic hub. France is widely recognised for its cuisine, wine regions, and a diverse mix of historic cities and rural countryside.