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	Commune in France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In metropolitan France, the average area of a commune in 2004 is 14.88 km² (5.75 sq.
		The median population of metropolitan France's communes as of the 1999 census was 380 inhabitants.
		85.7 % of the population of metropolitan France.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Communes_of_France (4862 words)

	France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Metropolitan France possesses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal plains in the north and west to mountain ranges in the south-east (the Alps) and the south-west (the Pyrenees).
		France is divided into 26 administrative régions: 22 are in metropolitan France (21 are on the continental part of metropolitan France; one is the "territorial collectivity" of Corse, on the island of Corsica, commonly referred to as a région in common speech), and four are overseas régions.
		In 2003, France's natural population growth (excluding immigration) was responsible for almost all the natural growth in European population: the population of the European Union increased by 216,000 inhabitants (without immigration), of which 211,000 was the increase in France's population alone, and 5,000 was the increase in all the other countries of the EU combined.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/French_Republic (6786 words)

	France
		Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea, and from the Rhine River to the Atlantic Ocean; it is bordered by the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain.
		France possesses a large variety of landscapes, ranging from coastal plains in the north and west, where France borders the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, to the mountain ranges in the south (the Pyrenees) and the south-east (the Alps), the latter containing the highest point in western Europe, Mont Blanc at 4810 m.
		France has 26 régions: 21 of these are in the continental part of metropolitan France, one is Corse on the island of Corsica (although strictly speaking Corse is in fact a "territorial collectivity", not a région, but is referred to as a région in common speech), 4 are overseas.
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	France - MSN Encarta
		France’s remaining overseas dependencies are the last vestiges of a once-vast colonial empire.
		The overseas departments are Guadeloupe, a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea; Martinique, a Caribbean island; French Guiana, situated on the northern coast of South America; and Réunion, an island group in the Indian Ocean.
		France has a national minimum wage, which is adjusted periodically to account for changes in the cost of living.
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	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Metropolitan France
		Metropolitan France (French: la France métropolitaine, or just la Métropole) refers to the part of France in Europe, including Corsica, as opposed to the overseas departments and overseas territories, which, while integral parts of the French Republic, are regarded as Overseas France (la France d'outre-mer, or more colloquially les DOM-TOM).
		As of January 1, 2006, there were 61,044,700 people living in Metropolitan France, while there were 2,543,000 people living in Overseas France; a total of 63,587,700 inhabitants in the French Republic.
		France is a founding member of the European Union, and its largest member state with respect to land area.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Metropolitan-France (507 words)

	Metropolitan France - Slider (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The term Metropolitan France (French: la France métropolitaine, or just la Métropole) refers to the part of France in Europe, including Corsica, as opposed to the overseas departments and overseas territories, which, while integral parts of the French Republic, are regarded as Overseas France (French: la France d'outre-mer, or more colloquially les DOM-TOM).
		As of January 1, 2005, there were 60,560,000 people living in Metropolitan France, while there were 2,484,000 people living in Overseas France, giving a total of 63,044,000 inhabitants in the French Republic.
		Metropolitan France excluding the island of Corsica is referred to (in French) as Continental France (French: la France continentale), or just the Continent (French: le continent).
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	Embassy of France in the U.S. - Population
		Embassy of France in the U.S. - Population
		On 1 January 2001, France had a population of 60.7 million inhabitants, 59 million in metropolitan France and 1.7 million in the four overseas departments.
		The population density is of course higher in Île de France, but it is also high in western Brittany and the Pays de la Loire as well as the regions along the border in the north, east and south-east.
	www.info-france-usa.org /printfriendly/atoz/pop_fr_pf.asp (1728 words)

	Subdivisions of France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As of January 1, 2004, metropolitan France is divided into:
		Furthermore, as of January 1, 2006, there exist 2,558 intercommunal structures grouping 32,826 communes (89.7% of all the communes of metropolitan France), with 51.98 million people living in them (85.7% of the population of metropolitan France).
		Citizens from all parts of France, including overseas possessions, vote in national elections (presidential, legislative) and all collectivities are represented in the Senate.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Administrative_divisions_of_France (695 words)

	Surf and Book - Report: France in figures:
		The French republic is composed of 100 “départements”; 96 are on the metropolitan territory and four are overseas.
		The metropolitan “départements are” gathered in 22 regions.
		From North to South, France is 973 kilometers long and 950 from East to West..
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		...report on the demographic situation in France, submitted annually to Parliament by the Minister responsible for Population Affairs in...
		WIMBLEDON, England - The combined population of Germany, France and Spain is less than two-thirds of the USA's 290 million inhabitants.
		The Siege of Lyons, (during the dictatorship or [sic] Robespierre:) the second city in point of population in France.
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	The Head Heeb: Overseas Europe
		In previous elections, France formed a single electoral district for European purposes, with representatives elected by proportional representation.
		Because their population is small compared to metropolitan France, local lists had little chance of success and overseas candidates rarely won election unless sponsored by a nationwide list (as Gaston Flosse was in 1984).
		Metropolitan France makes up seven of these districts, with the eighth comprising all the overseas territories, again including those that are not formally part of the EU.
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	France - Where can I go - English language assistants abroad - British Council - Language Assistants
		France provides an astonishing variety of landscapes, architecture and food, and the opportunity to integrate into the local community in rural areas or to experience life in one of its many captivating cities.
		The cost of living in outre-mer is higher than in metropolitan France.
		If outre-mer is your first choice, you must also be prepared to accept a position in metropolitan France and must choose two other academies as well.
	www.britishcouncil.org /languageassistants-france.htm (598 words)

	France's Educational System
		France is seeing a slow aging of the population — less marked however than in other neighbouring countries (Germany and Italy), especially as the annual number of births is currently increasing slightly.
		France has a workforce today of 26 million, of whom fewer than 2 million are unemployed: the unemployment rate recently fell to below 9%.
		France has 60,000 primary schools catering to pupils during their first five years of formal education: the first three years (CP - cours préparatoire - and CEl/CE2 - cours élementaire 1 and 2) provide a grounding in the basic skills.
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Education/DF_education.shtml (940 words)

	Administrative divisions of france - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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	Subdivisions of France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Furthermore, as of January 1, 2005, there exist 2,509 intercommunal structures grouping 32,220 communes (88.1% of all the communes of metropolitan France), with 50.75 million people living in them (84.0% of the population of metropolitan France).
		Citizens from all parts of France, including overseas possessions, vote in national elections (presidential, legislative) and are represented to the Senate.
		Contrary to other countries such as the United States, there is not a two-tiered system whereby some parts of the territory have the right to vote in national elections, and some do not.
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	Assistantships in metropolitan France and Overseas Departments for 2007 - 2008
		Assistants are covered by the French Social Security system from the time they take up their position (1 October) until the end of their assistantship.
		Travel to and from France is the responsibility of the assistant.
		A monthly salary of 900 Euros in metropolitan France, and of about 1250-1370 Euros in the overseas Departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guyana and La Réunion) is provided.
	www.ambafrance-au.org /article-imprim.php3?id_article=516 (643 words)

	Definition of Metropolitan
		When the word metropolitan (from the Greek metera = mother and polis = town) is used as an adjective, as in metropolitan bishop, metropolitan France, or metropolitan area it can mean:
		A metropolitan bishop (thus one may write "Alexius became Metropolitan of Kiev in 1354"; including the word bishop in such a sentence would be unusual),
		A Metropolitan Railway, commonly known as a Subway, Metro, Underground or U-Bahn (though, this meaning generally is used in Romantic languages).
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Metropolitan (251 words)

	Air ticket reservation : ® Air France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Miles earned on certain flights operated by a partner under an AF flight number,domestic flights made within Metropolitan France by residents in Metropolitan France, promotional Miles and Miles earned with airline and non-airline partners are not "QualifyFor exclusion on SkyTeam airlines flight, please contact Fréquence Plus Customer Service.
		Air France's goal is to reduce the time spent by the passenger in the airport to a minimum.
		Air France and SkyTeam airlines will do all their best to make sure you are comfortable.
	ticket.travel-airfrance.com /KS_air_ticket_reservation/air_ticket_reservation_KS1.htm (674 words)

	Brookings Institution Center On Urban And Metropolitan Policy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Centre is a low-lying region of France in the centre of the country.
		A metropolitan bishop (thus one may write "Alexius becameMetropolitan of Kiev in 1354"; including the word bishop in such a sentence would be unusual),
		A Metropolitan Railway, commonly known as a Subway, Metro, Underground or U-Bahn(though, this meaning generally is used in Romantic languages).
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	Franchise Expo Paris - International franchise show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		On presentation of the original of this document AIR FRANCE offices throughout the world will offer you preferential fares (subject to conditions) from your country of departure on the regular full fare in business or economy class for your round-trip journey to attend this event.
		This original document will entitle you to a rebate of 45% (subject to conditions) on the regular full fare in economy class for your round-trip journey on the Air France metropolitan domestic network to attend this event.
		To book and obtain your electronic ticket within France, contact 0 820 820 820* or your travel agent in metropolitan France or your Air France office.
	www.franchiseparis.com /?Jpto=116&Lang=GB&Tpl=presse.infos&Tpl2=3 (219 words)

	InterContinental Tahiti - Visa - Tahiti Resort, French Polynesia - InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		France and aliens holding residence cards for metropolitan France : a passport valid for 6 months longer than their return date, in case of an extended stopover in the USA.
		As a consequence, it is strongly advised, before leaving, to obtain information from the French Consulates office in the country where the national lives or an airline serving Tahiti.
		Except for nationals of European Union and aliens holding a 10 year residence card for metropolitan France, all foreigners must have either a return ticket or pay a repatriation bond upon their arrival.
	www.tahiti.interconti.com /control.cfm?page=Entry%5FRequirements (189 words)

	Embassy of France in the US - 60th anniversary of the Provence Landing
		In Berlin, on 8 May 1945, behind General de Lattre de Tassigny, seated at the victors' table, the sacrifice and courage of the entire cohort of those heroes were recognized and honoured.
		President of the Algerian Republic, it was in Algiers, headquarters of the institutions of fighting France, that the arms of France were rebuilt, on the other shore of the Mediterranean, opposite the occupied metropolitan France.
		The powerful effort of rebuilding, conducted from Algiers with material support from our allies, produced that admirable troop, which drew on the grand traditions of the French army and gathered children from metropolitan France and the empire within a single force.
	www.info-france-usa.org /news/statmnts/2004/chirac_provencelanding_081504.asp (1049 words)

	Travel to France - Air France airlines - Skyteam
		Air France is the 3rd world airline for international passenger transport, the 4th international freight transport airline and the 2nd world service provider for aeronautics maintenance.
		The partnership agreement signed in September 2003 between Air France and KLM gave rise in May 2004 to the first European air transport group, comprising a holding company and two airlines, which conserve their brand name and their identity.
		In metropolitan France, due to the "Shuttle" on the capital's four most important lines, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse, Air France clients benefit from a regular service offer.
	www.skyteam.com /EN/aboutSkyteam/aboutAF.jsp (471 words)

	Embassy of France in the U.S. - Population
		Three quarters of the increase is due to the positive net natural change
		France continues to take in a large number of foreigners
		Population growth along the west coast and in the Mediterranean regions
	www.ambafrance-us.org /atoz/pop_fr.asp (1752 words)

	Metropolitan France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Group located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area comprised of eight board certified Gastroenterologists specializing in disorders of the digestive system.
		Situated in the south eastern corner of the Perth metropolitan region, the school attracts students from both the metropolitan and semi rural districts.
		The 100-voice Metropolitan Chorus presents concerts featuring music of great variety, spanning time from the renaissance to the twentieth century, with a strong emphasis on American composers.
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		The study also confirmed data from the medical literature concerning geographic disparities in the epidemiology of this disease except for the results obtained in the north of France, a region generally thought to have a lower prevalence of diabetes, and which was found to have a prevalence equal to even greater than the national average.
		French Social Security spent a total of 31.9 billion francs (4.9 billion euros) in care given to diabetics (or 24,137 francs per patient) comprised by 14.2 francs (2.2 billion euros) for in-hospital care and 17.7 billion francs (2.7 billion euros) for outpatient services.
		The differential cost of diabetes (the difference, at equivalent ages, between cost generated by diabetic patients and those attributable to the remainder of the affiliated population) was estimated, for the generalized health-care regimen (regime general) in 1998, to be 13.3 billion francs (2.0 billion euros).
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		France Geography 2000 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate,...
		France asserts a territorial claim in Antarctica (Adelie Land); France and Vanuatu claim Matthew
		FRANCE'S GEOGRAPHY Land France may be divided into two regions by an imaginary line joining Biarritz in the southw...
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	Modern History Sourcebook: Charles de Gaulle, French Premier: Speech at Constantine, Algeria, October 3, 1958
		And this fact is fundamental not only because it mutually and forever pledges, one to the other, Algeria and France, but also because it ties in with what happened that same day in Metropolitan France, in the Overseas Departments, in the Territories of the Community.
		The least that can be said of this great demonstration is that the French people proved to themselves and to the entire world their determination for renovation, and that, at the same time, a hundred million men decided to build their future together in Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
		Gradually in the course of these five years, two-thirds of the girls and boys will be enrolled in school and, during the three years after that, complete school enrollment of all Algerian youth will be achieved.
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