Introduction to France: Geography, Culture, and Symbols

Flashcards covering French geography, national symbols, administrative structure, and notable historical figures based on the lecture notes.

Because of its shape, the country of France is often compared to a/an __________.

hexagone

France is bounded to the north by the Manche and the __________.

mer du Nord

Since 2016, France consists of __________ metropolitan regions.

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The capital city, Paris, is also known by the name __________.

Ville Lumière

The coq, or rooster, is a symbol of the __________ of the French people.

fierté

The word __________, which means rooster, also means gaulois.

gallus

The bust of __________ is a symbol of the French Republic found in town halls and on stamps.

Marianne

The motto of the Republic is Liberté, Égalité, __________.

Fraternité

The national anthem, La Marseillaise, was composed in 1792 by __________.

Rouget de Lisle

The President of the Republic is the supreme authority of the nation and is elected for __________ years.

5

The French national holiday, occurring on the fourteen of July, marks the anniversary of the __________.

prise de la Bastille

In addition to metropolitan regions, France also has __________ overseas regions.

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The choice of colors in the French flag reflects the __________.

Révolution

Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Voltaire, and __________ are identified as famous French people.

La Fayette

Major French ports include Port de Marseille, Dunkerque, and __________.

Le Havre