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France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. It also includes overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, giving it one of the largest discontiguous exclusive economic zones in the world. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north, Germany to the north east, Switzerland to the east, Italy and Monaco to the south east, Andorra and Spain to the south, and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the north west. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Its eighteen integral regions span a combined area of 643,801 km² (248,573 sq mi) and have a total population of 68.4 million as of January 2024. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its capital in Paris, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre; other major urban areas include Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Nantes and Nice.

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‘Death to Xi’: Massive Anti-China Protests In France Ruin Xi’s Meet With Macron \| Oneindia As Chinese leader Xi Jinping touched down in France on Sunday (May 5) for a state visit, all eyes turned to Paris where President Emmanuel Macron aims to navigate delicate diplomatic waters. Macron is.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 11 hours ago

France wants to have an impact on China's position over Russia and the war in Ukraine Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:22Published 12 hours ago

China's Xi in France : 'a real opportunity for both presidents to talk to each other' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:14Published 13 hours ago

Economics, geopolitics & human rights: China has 'conflicting interests' with France, EU 'partners' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 14:58Published 14 hours ago

China's Xi visit in France: a 'very dificult balancing act' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:33Published 14 hours ago

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China's Xi in France : 'cooperation is the theme Beijing wants you to remember' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:55Published 14 hours ago

France's Macron shakes hands with China's Xi at Elysee Palace Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:52Published 18 hours ago

China president vists France, Serbia and Hungary: What is at stake? Chinese president Xi Jinping kicked off a Europe trip on Sunday. Amid a time of global tensions, what issues will be on the table? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:25Published 23 hours ago

Hezbollah Launches Counter-Strike On Israel As Rocket Attack Claims 4 Lives: Report\| OneIndia Recent tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalated as an Israeli strike killed four civilians in a Lebanese village. Hezbollah retaliated with rocket attacks on northern Israel. Diplomatic efforts.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:37Published 1 day ago

China’s Xi Jinping heads to Paris to meet Macron \| Trade, Ukraine War to be discussed \| Oneindia China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit to Paris, with French President Emmanuel Macron poised to address pressing issues such as trade imbalances and seek Chinese support regarding.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:24Published 2 days ago

Attack in a France suburb claims 1 life, Hamas delegation in Cairo for ceasefire talks \| Oneindia Welcome to another episode of International News Wrap, your go-to source for global updates, presented exclusively by OneIndia. In today's edition, we bring you a wide range of stories, from the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:44Published 3 days ago

'Cyberwarriors' prepare against attacks during Paris Olympics France is expecting an uptick in cyber attacks during the sporting contest, particularly from Russia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:56Published 3 days ago

French police remove pro-Palestine protesters from Paris university building Similar demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza have swept across university campuses in the US. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 3 days ago

Kremlin brands France and UK's Ukraine comments as 'dangerous' Moscow has reacted to comments about sending troops and arms to Ukraine as dangerous, while Kyiv urges Western allies to speed up aid deliveries. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 3 days ago

France's Sciences Po university closed over new Gaza protests Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published 4 days ago

Sciences Po Paris Campus Closed Amid Gaza Protest France's esteemed Sciences Po university announced the closure of its main Paris site on Friday, May 3, in response to a recent occupation by pro-Palestinian students. The closure follows a series of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

Woman dies in France after violent storms The 57-year-old was swept away by mudslides in the town of Courmelles. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published 4 days ago

How will the French far-right affect Europe if they win the election? The French far-right is to win the European elections in France. Will the historical result affect the current EU political balance? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published 4 days ago

Chronic ills of France's Health Ministry: Entire system 'must be rebuilt' under stable leadership Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 09:15Published 4 days ago

A look at student Gaza protests in France and Europe Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:05Published 5 days ago

France's May Day protests turn into political battlefield ahead of EU elections Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right politician Jordan Bardella, currently leading the polls, announced the rest.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published 5 days ago

'Liberty Leading the People': Iconic French painting to make comeback in true colours Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 6 days ago

French chefs rustle up gourmet treats for athletes at Paris Olympics Daily specials will be accompanied by a wide range of salads, pastas and soups. Cheeses will include top quality camembert, brie and sheep’s milk-based Ossau-Iraty from southwestern France. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:34Published 6 days ago

Pro-Palestine Protests: France deploys riot police, cuts funding to quell campus protests\| Oneindia Tensions are escalating between the French government and students at prestigious universities who are organising pro-Palestine demonstrations in response to Israel's conflict with Gaza, drawing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:22Published 6 days ago

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