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France . By: Olivia Osterman 3 rd grade Mrs.MacDonald. The red color stands for valor and strength. The white color stands for peace and honesty and for royalty and nobility The blue color is associated with caring for the poor by the rich. Frances population is 65.7 million people.
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France By: Olivia Osterman 3rd grade Mrs.MacDonald
The red color stands for valor and strength. • The white color stands for peace and honesty and for royalty and nobility • The blue color is associated with caring for the poor by the rich. • Frances population is 65.7 million people. • France became a country in 1792.
France-Map • France is located in southwestern Europe. • France’s neighboring countries are Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium. • The Pyrenees Mountains form the border with Spain. • France’s bodies of water are the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
France’s landmarks!!!!!!! • The Eiffel Tower is a manmade landmark. • Mont Saint-Michel is a famous island castle. • France’s capital is Paris and has many landmarks including: • The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, and Notre Dame • The castle of Versailles was used for French Kings
Interesting stuff!!!!! • Typical French Foods: • Baguette: long bread stick • Croque Monsieur/Croque Madame: ham and cheese grilled sandwich while Croque Madame is the more heavy version with ham, cheese and a fried egg on top • Escargots: snails • Foie Gras: Goose liver pate • Pain au chocolat: similar to a croissant filled with chocolate • Crepes: French very thin pancakes with filling • Ratatouille: vegetable stew France uses the Euro for it’s money and it looks like:
Fun Facts • France’s official language is spoken French. • France’s bird is a Gallic Rooster. • France’s flower is the Iris or also known as the fleur-de-lis.