France

France, one of the most important countries in Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages, and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums, and monuments like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. France is also famous for its wines and superior cuisine. Lascauxs ancient cave drawings, Lyons Roman theater, and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history. As one of the six founding members of what later became the European Union back in 1952, and the largest country participating in the organization today, France still holds a great deal of power within it. The European Countries Today series provides information on 15 of the most important countries in Europe. Each book in the series describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship each country has with its neighbors. There is also a separate title, European Union Facts & Figures, which provides statistical and factual information about the European Union. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by

Franta, una dintre cele mai importante tari din Europa, cuprinde orase medievale, sate alpine si plaje mediteraneene. Parisul, capitala sa, este renumit pentru casele sale de moda, muzeele de arta clasica si monumente precum Turnul Eiffel si Arcul de Triumf.