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4 themes of geography Madison Tomaszycki & Mary Hall
France 4 themes of geography Madison Tomaszycki & Mary Hall
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Location The bodies of water that border France are the Atlantic ocean to the west, the English channel to the north-west, and the Mediterranean sea to the south. France is located in the eastern-northern hemisphere. It is located in the continent Europe. The countries that border France are Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Monaco and Andorra. There are 22 regions in France and they are spread out evenly.
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Place The race of people in France is Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Southeast Asian, and Basque minorities. The religion is Roman Catholic 85%, Muslim 10%, Protestant 2%, and Jewish 1%. The topography is mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east.
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Human/Enviormental Interaction
The climate and weather of France The climate in France varies depending on where you are in the country. Higher elevations have a mountain climate whereas the western parts have a true temperate maritime climate. The interior has a mid-latitude continental climate while the part bordering Mediterranean coast has a Mediterranean climate. Some of the impact technology has had on France is landlines, mobile phones, Skype, voip, and sim cards.
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Movement Some of the major rivers and lakes in france are the Seine, Rhone, Gironde, Garrone, and Loire. The urban population is: The rural population is The suburban population is 88,641 Here are some Miscelleaous facts France has a relatively low rate of violent crime, but crimes involving larceny are common. Pickpocketing, theft of unattended baggage, and theft from rental cars or vehicles with out-of-country license plates are daily occurrences. Criminals frequent tourist attractions such as museums, monuments, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and transportation nodes. Foreigners should be particularly alert for pickpockets in train stations and on subways.
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