FRANCE

General Information

• Capital : Paris

• Population : 68 million (2023)

• Area : 551,695 km²

• Motto : "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

• National Day : July 14 (National Day)

Embassy

• Address : Rue Ducale, 65 - 1000 BRUSSELS

• Telephone : +32 2 548 87 11

• Website : French Embassy in Brussels

  
  

France, located in Western Europe, is a democratic republic. Its national holiday, July 14, commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a landmark event of the French Revolution. Paris, the capital, is a global metropolis renowned for its historical monuments, culture, and gastronomy.