France, officially French Republic, French France or République Française, country of northwestern Europe. Historically and culturally among the most important nations in the Western world, France has also played a highly significant role in international affairs, with former colonies in every corner of the globe. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the Alps and the Pyrenees, France has long provided a geographic, economic, and linguistic bridge joining northern and southern Europe. It is Europe’s most important agricultural producer and one of the world’s leading industrial powers.France is among the globe’s oldest nations, the product of an alliance of duchies and principalities under a single ruler in the Middle Ages. Today, as in that era, central authority is vested in the state, even though a measure of autonomy has been granted to the country’s régions in recent decades.
Climate -The climate of France is generally favourable to cultivation. Most of France lies in the southern part of the temperate zone, although the subtropical zone encompasses its southern fringe. All of France is considered to be under the effect of oceanic influences, moderated by the North Atlantic Drift on the west and the Mediterranean Sea on the south. Average annual temperatures decline to the north.
Area – 643,801 km2
Reason To Study In FRANCE
English is the universally spoken language and all study programmes are conducted in English
Well-connected university system with international collaborations
Independent project work and research-based work is highly encouraged
All higher education institutions use ECTS to transfer international credits earned in the EU
A variety of scholarships offered by the Irish Government, universities and other organisations
Large and culturally diverse international student population
Extension of stay for students completing higher studies for up to 2 years
Major innovation hub and incubator for start-ups and in-depth research and development
Safe country and ranking high in standard of living