Economically one of the leading European nations, France is a highly modern country. Sitting between Belgium and Spain, among other countries, France’s land is somewhat mountainous, with the Alps in the east. Its climate stays mild year-round, encouraging tourism to many of the popular destinations, including the beaches in the south, the wine country in the west, and Paris, the nation’s capital. With a population of 60.6 million, France is a stable nation of 22 regions.
