PROFILE.

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  • Source:
    Background Notes on Countries of the World: France. April 2005, p1-2. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      POPULATION; GROSS domestic product; ETHNIC groups; RELIGION; INDUSTRIES
    • Subject Terms:
      FRANCEReport Available
    • Abstract:
      The article presents the profile of France. Area of France is 551,670 sq. km., largest in west Europe. Paris is the capital city of France. Population of France is 62.4 million, with annual growth rate of 2.3%. Ethnic groups include Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Sub-Saharan African, Indochinese, and Basque minorities. Religion of France is Roman Catholic 90. GDP of France is $2.018 trillion, with average annual growth rate of 2.3%. Per capita GDP is $32,340. Industry includes aircraft, electronics, transportation, textiles, clothing, food processing, chemicals, machinery, and steel.