The geographical location of France

France enjoys a unique geographical location and rich natural and cultural heritage. France is the largest country in western Europe, located in the western part of the European continent, with a symmetrical hexagon, facing the sea on three sides and bordering the coast on three sides. The towering Alps and the Pyrenees are the most natural geographical dividing lines between France, Italy and Spain respectively. Most of France's territory is located in the plains and hills, and the beautiful Seine River flows through the heart, nourishing the vast land of the Paris Basin. Location: It is located in the west of Europe, bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Andorra and Monaco, facing Britain across the Lamanche Strait in the northwest, and bordering the North Sea, the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea is the largest island in France. Terrain: high in the southeast and low in the northwest, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The eastern part is the Alps and the Jura Mountains; The south-central part is the central plateau; There are Pyrenees mountains on the southwest border; The southwest area between the Central Plateau and the Pyrenees is the aquitaine Basin. The northern part is the Paris basin; To the northwest is Mount Amauri. The plain accounts for two thirds of the total area. Mountains: Alps, Pyrenees, Jura Mountain, etc. Mont Blanc on the French-Italian border is 48 10 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in western Europe. Rivers: Loire River (10 10 km), Rhone River (8 12 km), Seine River (776 km) and Marne River (525 km). Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea is the largest island in France. The total length of the border line is 5695 kilometers, including 2700 kilometers of coastline, 2800 kilometers of land line and 0/95 kilometers of inland river line. Climate: the western part has a temperate maritime climate, the southern part has a Mediterranean climate and the central and eastern parts have a temperate continental climate. The average precipitation increased from 600 mm in northwest to southeast to more than 1 1,000 mm, and reached more than 1 1,500 mm in mountainous areas. Monthly average temperature: 4-7℃ in the west and south, 1 month1-3℃ in the east and north; In July, it was 16- 18℃ in the north and west, and 2 1-24℃ in the south and east. Most cities have mild climate and beautiful environment, so they are a livable place. Minerals: Iron, coal and bauxite are abundant, as well as lead, zinc, uranium and potassium salt. The forest coverage rate is 26.4%. Coast: The C? te d 'Azur in France is a famous seaside scenic spot.

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The administrative divisions of France are divided into maps of Greater France.

Regions, provinces and towns. The province consists of prefectures and counties, but it is not an administrative region. The county is the judicial and electoral unit. The French mainland is divided into 2 1 region and Corsica local administrative region, which is further divided into 96 provinces and 36,568 towns. France has five overseas regions with the same status as Europe, and also five overseas provinces (i.e. 1 overseas jurisdiction 1 overseas provinces). 2 1 Region: Alsace, aquitaine, Overwien, Burgundy, Brittany, Central China, Champagne-Ardennes, Fran? ois Conte, ile-de-france, Languedoc-roussillon, Limousin, Lorraine, Southern Pyrenees, Northern Calais, basse-normandie, Upper Normandy, Loire and picardie. 1 local administrative region: Corsica. 5 overseas regions: Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion and Mayotte. Overseas: Wallis and Futuna Islands, French South and Antarctic Territories (Chief Executive of reunion island). 2 overseas administrative regions: French Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemi. 1 provincial administrative regions: Saint Pierre and Miquelon. 1 Overseas Territory: French Polynesia. 1 Special Administrative Region: New Caledonia. 1 unorganized island: Clipperton Island.