The location is in Western Europe. To the north is the North Sea and to the south is the Mediterranean Sea. Germany, Switzerland, and Italy are located to the east and the Atlantic Ocean is to the west. (Rand McNally p136) The absolute location is 46.39N and .47E. (Rand McNally p284)

The climate varies from region to region. In the east there are warm summers, cool winters, and an ample amount of rainfall. In the west there is a cool climate with plenty of rainfall. In the south there are cool winters, hot summers, and limited rainfall. (Worldmark p79)

There are three major types of landforms: sedimentary basins and lowlands, worn-down Hercynian mountain blocks, and younger, folded mountain belts. There are also broad plains, low hills and plateaus, elevated plateaus, high mountains, and wide valleys. The coastline ranges from sandy and straight to deeply indented with capes and bays. (France)

The dominant language is French. It varies in different areas but regional dialects are rapidly declining. Customs are formal and affect everyday life such as cheek kissing an

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Many celebrated holidays are the same as those celebrated in the United States. These include New Year's Day, Christmas, Easter, Easter Monday, and Labor Day. Other holidays include Fete de la Victoire, Ascension Day, Whit

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