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France for Kids

10 facts for kids about France, perfect for school projects, homeschool lessons, or just because curiosity is awesome.

Capital: Paris

Continent: Europe

Main Language: French

10 Fun Facts About France

  1. 1. [Geography] France is the most visited country in the world, welcoming over 80 million tourists each year.
  2. 2. [Famous Place] The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and grows about 6 inches taller in the summer because of heat.
  3. 3. [Food] There are over 400 kinds of cheese made in France. That's more than one for every day of the year!
  4. 4. [Art] The Louvre in Paris is the world's biggest art museum and home to the famous Mona Lisa painting.
  5. 5. [History] The first hot air balloon ride happened in France in 1783. A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the passengers.
  6. 6. [Language] French is spoken on every continent and is one of the official languages of the United Nations.
  7. 7. [Tradition] Bastille Day on July 14 is France's national holiday, with parades, parties, and fireworks.
  8. 8. [Sports] The Tour de France is the world's most famous bicycle race. Riders pedal over 2,000 miles in three weeks.
  9. 9. [Nature] France has the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc, which means 'White Mountain'.
  10. 10. [Inventions] Braille, the writing system used by people who are blind, was invented by 15 year old Louis Braille in France.

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