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Climate
Oceanic in west, continental in center, Mediterranean in south, alpine in east.
Economy
EU's second-largest economy: aerospace, luxury goods, agri-food, tourism.
Education
Sorbonne, École Polytechnique — public universities largely tuition-free.
Culture
Cuisine, fashion, philosophy, cinema — global cultural influence.
Tourism
World's most visited country: Eiffel Tower, Provence, French Riviera, Loire châteaux.