Some interesting facts about France and the French language….
- There are 65,630,692 habitants living in France and its 5 overseas regions!
- 20% of French territory is not in Europe!
- France is the most visited country in the world with 75 million tourists per year!
- France’s 5 biggest cities are: 1. Paris 2. Marseille 3. Lyon 4. Toulouse 5. Nice!
- 256 million people speak French worldwide!
- French is the only language (except English) taught in every country in the world!
- French is the official working language of the UN, EU, NATO, UNESCO, International Olympic Committee and International Red Cross!
- There are many famous French speaking celebrities including: Johnny Depp, Jodie Foster, Bradley Cooper, JK Rowling, Johnny Wilkinson, Eddie Izzard, John Malkovich and Emma Thompson!
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