France is a Western European country known for its rich history, culture, art, and cuisine. It covers an area of 643,801 square kilometers and has a population of around 67 million people. The country is bordered by the English Channel to the north, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany to the east, Switzerland and Italy to the south, and Spain to the southwest.
The official language spoken in France is French, which is also the second most widely spoken language in the world. Other regional languages such as Breton, Occitan, and Basque are also spoken.
The primary currency used in France is the Euro (EUR), which replaced the French franc in 2002. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are available in most towns and cities.
The local time in France is GMT+1, making it one hour ahead of GMT in the UK. France observes daylight saving time, which means that during the summer months, it is two hours ahead of GMT in the UK.
The flight time from the UK to Paris, the capital city of France, is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Paris is served by two main airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Orly Airport (ORY). Charles de Gaulle is the largest airport in France and is located approximately 23 kilometers northeast of Paris. Orly is located approximately 13 kilometers south of Paris. Both airports are served by a number of international airlines and offer connections to major cities around the world. The address for Charles de Gaulle Airport is Roissy-en-France, 95700, France, while the address for Orly Airport is Orly Sud, 94390 Orly, France.