Outline of France
The following outline is provided as an overview and topical guide of France: France – country in Western Europe with several overseas regions and territories. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. From its shape, it is often referred to in French as "" ("The Hexagon"). Geography of France. Regions of France. Administrative divisions of France. Regions of France (Administrative). Regions of France Since January 1, 2016, continental France is divided into 13 administrative Regions instead of the former 22 regions. The 5  overseas regions are untouched: Departments of France. Departments of France French departments are roughly analogous to British counties. Neighbors of France. Metropolitan France is bordered by: France is also linked to: France's overseas departments share borders with: Government and politics of France. Branches of the government of France. Executive branch. Emmanuel Macron, current President of France International relations of France. International organization membership. The French Republic is a member of: Culture of France. Sports in France. Sport articles specific to France: Economy and infrastructure of France. France is the most visited country in the world, receiving over 79 million  foreign tourists annually (including business visitors, but excluding people staying less than 24 hours in France). Education in France. The three stages of the education process in France: See also. France French government External links. Country profiles Culture