Los hechos interesantes acerca de Francia

Fun Facts

- "La Marseillaise", the French national anthem was composed in Strasbourg in 1792, not in Marseille, as the name might suggest.

- France is considered the fifth world power and the second largest economy in Europe. It is based on transport, agro-food industry, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, tourism and banking sector

- Meetings are held internationally as prestigious as the Tour de France in cycling and tennis Roland Garros

- It is home to the only Disneyland in Europe, located near Paris.

- The concept of denim clothing was born in the city of Nimes Languedoc-Roussillon, France, from where it was imported by Levi Strauss to California to make tough clothes for gold diggers.

Life in France

- The cost of living varies according to the city, however the standard of accommodation price ranges from 500 to 1,500 euros a month.

- A bus or train ticket costs an average of $ 2.

- A meal at a nice restaurant is between 15 and 20 euros.

- Going to the movies costs 11 euros

- Visit a museum 15 euros

Manners

- Among friends and relatives is common greeting kiss, kissing number varies according to the region.

- It is normal to get 15 or 20 minutes late for social gatherings.

Language

- They are proud of their language, do not like to leave much of their country, nor speak English, although that has been changing over the years.

- The French language was the official language of England for nearly three hundred years.

- It is the official language of 30 countries worldwide.

Education

- In France it is compulsory to attend school until age 16.

- The secondary school system consists of 4 degrees.

Health

- The French men have the lowest obesity level of the European Union, the French women come second after Denmark.

- French women have the level of higher life expectancy in Europe

- The French are the biggest consumers of psychotropic pills in the world

Gastronomy

- One of the most important in the world. The feature wines, French bread (baguette), cold meats, salads, fish, traditional cheeses and desserts.

- There are about 350 to 400 varieties of French cheese, In fact there are over 1,000 different types available in the French market.

- Beer is considered a luxury drink saved for special occasions, wine is free with most meals.

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