2. Epal Project: France By: Matt T. and Ryan S. Epals: Thomas and Etienne

3. Introduction France Capital - Paris Eiffel Tower located here Notre Dame Cathedral located here Population of 60.2 people Birthplace of fashion, champagne, and cognac

4. Second largest country in Europe Mountainous-Alps and Pyrenees Located near equator Has a temperate climate 212,935 square miles

5. Continued Population - 307,212,123 Capital - Washington D.C. Area - 3,794,100 square miles (9,826,675 sq km) Bordering Countries - Canada and Mexico

6.  Republic  Really strong government  More developed  Prime minister and president Government

7.  Representative Democracy  Elections for people to vote for public officials  Active participation with people in the U.S.  Human rights for all citizens  Equality between all people  Laws and individual rights to follow  Is the "standard form" of government throughout the world  President is elected every four years

8. Both attend school in Gerard de Nerval Both attend school in Gerard de Nerval Both in eighth grade Both in eighth grade A and B week schedules A and B week schedules Go to school for 9 hours Go to school for 9 hours Basic classes Basic classes

9. Kellam High School Kellam High School In 10 th grade In 10 th grade A and B day schedules A and B day schedules Go to school for about 7 hours Go to school for about 7 hours

10. Family  Thomas - Four family members  Mom, Dad, and Sister  Mom-Nadege  Dad-Michael  Sister-Celine

11.  Three family members  Mom and Dad  Mom-Dianne  Dad-Earl Etienne

12.  Four family members  Mom, Dad, Sister  Mom-Lorna  Dad-Mark  Sister-Bridgette Ryan

13.  Four family members  Mom, Dad, Brother  Mom-Irene  Dad-Arthur  Brother-Nathan Matt

14.  New Years (Jour de l’an) - Jan. 1  Easter (Lundi de Paques) – varies  May Day (Fete du Travail) – May 1  Pentacost (Pentecote) – Varies  Bastille Day (Fete Nationale) – July 14  All Saints Day (Toussaint) – November 1  Armistice Day – November 11  Christmas Day – December 25

15.  Christmas  Easter  Thanksgiving  Halloween  Independence day  Memorial Day  Valentines Day  St. Patrick’s Day  Veteran’s Day.

16.  Eiffel Tower  Built in March 1889  Celebrating over 100 years  One of the biggest symbols in France

17. Etienne  14 years old  Born July 31 st, 1996  Green eyes  Short brown hair  Favorite Subjects - Math and Science

18. Thomas  14 years old  Born November 5 th, 1996  Green eyes  Lazy, Entertaining, and Generous  Loves Basketball and Rugby  Lives in Crépy-en-Valois.

19.  Matt - 15 years old  Born August 22 nd, 1995  Brown eyes  Black hair  Favorite Subjects – Math and P.E. Matt

20.  Ryan - 16 years old  Born November 30, 1994  Favorite subject-P.E.  Brown eyes  Black hair Ryan

21.  Both developed countries  Schooling is different  U.S. has a bigger population  Both have recognizable landmarks  Share similar holidays