Collection of various maps of France. Physical, topographical, climatic, political, and other maps of France.
Want to see how France’s borders evolved, why it borders Brazil, or where people say “chocolatine”? These 16 carefully selected maps show how geography, history, and identity intersect across the country and beyond.
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With a laurel crown upon his head and the Grande Armee at his command, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, led his sovereign proto-nation down a path diverging from the Republican principles it fought so long to uphold, espousing devotion to the spirit of the revolution under autocratic rule – his rule.
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New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris (1763).
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In the late 17th century, the mapping of France’s borders was a complex and significant endeavor due to various political, military, and territorial considerations.
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Ever wondered how French people really see their country? These playful maps expose everything from regional rivalries to pastry wars, showing us there’s more than one way to slice up France.
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French and Italian cuisines have shaped global culinary traditions. Discover how France and Italy perceive the rest of Europe’s food culture through these fascinating culinary maps from the Atlas of Prejudice.
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While most of the nation, and foreigners to France, might say “pain au chocolat”, a stronghold in the southwest has withstood, pridefully, standing to the term “chocolatine”.
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France’s current population is about 66 million and is equal to 0.84% of the total world population. The population density of the country is 119 per square kilometer (309 people per square mile).
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The First French colonial empire stretched from a total area at its peak in 1680 to over 10 million square kilometers (3.9 million sq mi). The Second French colonial empire stretched to over 13.5 million square kilometers (5.2 million sq mi) at its peak in 1936.
Read MoreAverage income per household divided by the number of people per household. Most of the poor people don’t live in
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