France

France, officially known as the French Republic, is a country located in western Europe. It is known for its rich history, culture, and contributions to art, fashion, and cuisine. Paris, the capital and largest city of France, is often referred to as the "City of Love" and is a major tourist destination. 
== Cities and Towns ==
Bold is capital.
Cities 	Population	Area km²	Density km²
Bordeaux 	250,512 	40 	6,263
Lille 	235,167 	35 	6,719
Lyon 	502,557 	48 	10,470
Marseille 	861,677 	241 	3,575
Nice 	348,508 	72 	4,840
Paris 	2,256,507 	105 	21,491
Strasbourg	280,543 	78 	3,597
Toulouse 	466,717 	118 	3,955
== National flags ==
=== Table flags ===
Flag	Flag 	Date 	Use
 	circa 1650s 	circa 1650s 	France
 	1790-1794 	1790-1794 	France
 	1794 	1794 	France
 	1815-1830 	1815-1830 	France
 	1830-1976 	1830-1976 	France
 	 	1940-1944 	Free France
 	1976-present	1976-present	France
== See also ==
World
Category:World
Category:Europe
Category:Countries World