France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various overseas islands and territories located in other continents. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. French people often refer to Metropolitan France as L'Hexagone because of the geometric shape of its territory. France is also linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic. In the 18th and 19th centuries, France built one of the largest colonial empires of the time, stretching across West Africa and Southeast Asia, prominently influencing the cultures and politics of the regions. It is the most visited country in the world, receiving over 79 million foreign tourists annually. Now is the time to travel to France and experience this beautiful and historic country.