1. France By: Amber Loomis Dimitrius James

2. Paris, France(The city of Light) Paris: Paris is a favorite pastime of the French people. It is popular for the famous tower, Eiffel Tower. France capital is home to some of the most famous art work in history. It is also very known for the delicious cafés in France. It’s the most visited cities in the world.

3. Population, National Language(s), average climate(weather patterns), foods, and music. Pop: It has a population of 60,742,000 people. National Languages: French, English(34%), Spanish(13%), and German(8%). Climate: 3 types of climates can be found in France. Oceanic, Continental, and Mediterranean. The Oceanic is in the southern part of France. It is one of small temperature range, ample rainfall, cool summers, and colder winters than areas farther west. The Continental type of climate, found over much of the Eastern and Central of France. It is characterized by warmer summers and colder winters, than areas farther west. Rainfall is ample, and winters tend to be snowy, especially in the higher areas. The Mediterranean climate is widespread throughout the south of France(except in the mountainous southwest), is one of cool winters, hot summers, and limited rainfall.

4. Population, National Language(s), average climate(weather patterns), foods, and music. Foods: The French has always been proud of there food and way of cooking. They provide fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, grains, and meat all year long. Louis XIV would hold 12 hour feasts with 10 different dishes served. The presentation was just as important as the taste and quality of the food. Music: French music is a variety of different music styles. It has for example, a bit of Latin America, Africa and Asian music. French Opera is also very well known. The first opera is thought to be Akébar roi du Mogol with the famous composer, Jean Baptiste Lully.

5. Popular Holidays and events (explain the event and how it is celebrated.) Holidays: The French has 11 national celebrated holidays(jours feriés). Bastille Day, Armistic Day, Labor Day, New Years Day, WWII Victory Day, Assuption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, All Saints Day, Christmas Day, 2 nd Day of Christmas.