French Presidential Election Cartogram
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Maps of France
Collection of various maps of France. Physical, topographical, climatic, political, and other maps of France.
Travel time from Paris
According to James Maxwell Anderson by the late eighteenth century, the region of the Ile de France had the best-constructed roads in Europe, much admired by foreigners. But, when traveling by horse-drawn vehicles over vast distances, travelers found that the roads sometimes became just bumpy tracks and that the trip was slow and tiresome.
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Europe under the French Empire
The French Empire was the Empire dictated by Napoleon Bonaparte, who established French hegemony over Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century. At its height in 1812, the French Empire had 130 departments, ruled over 44 million people, and had a large army in Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Duchy of Warsaw.
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The New Paris Metro Map
The new map of Paris metro system, regional trains, & trams. Via metromap.fr Paris metro lines locations from the aerial
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The Largest Volcano in the Solar System Mapped
Olympus Mons is a giant shield volcano on the planet Mars. The volcano has a height of over 21 kilometers (13.6 miles). It is approximately 2.5 times Mount Everest’s height above sea level.
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A History of France in Maps
As one of the oldest countries in the world, France has a rich and captivating history, including epic events like the Roman conquest of Gallia or Gaul (France), the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Hundred Years’ War. Here’s a brief overview of the history of France.
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How the French See France: A Fun Look at Regional Stereotypes
France is a land of beauty, culture, and…stereotypes! These hilarious maps reveal the country’s regional clichés, from Parisians in their “Tourist Resort” to the “Loud windbags” of Marseille. Are they accurate, exaggerated, or just plain ridiculous? Take a look and decide for yourself!
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