France Geography

France is located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean on its northern and western sides, respectively. To the northeast of the country lies Belgium and Luxembourg while to the east we have Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The Mediterranean Sea lies to the south of France while Spain and Andorra lies to the southwest.

France Geography is known for its picturesque landscapes, lush green scenery, beautiful rivers and majestic mountains. Almost two thirds of the country is covered by mountains and hills. The major mountain ranges that one can find over here include the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Vosges. Mount Blanc is the highest point in the country and is located in the Alps. Mount Blanc or rather Mont Blanc is nearly 4,810 meters high. The Alps are located to the southeast of the country while the Pyrenees are situated on the southwestern part of the country. There are numerous hills also that one can find over here like Massif Central, Jura and the Ardennes.

The country also has a number of rivers that criss cross the country from north to south and east to west. The River Rhone and Rives Seine are the two of the most popular rivers of the country. The River Rhone flows to the south of the country and forms a delta called the 'Camargue Delta' at Arles before pouring in the Mediterranean Sea. The Rivers Seine, the second largest river of the country, rises in the Plateau de Langres in northwestern part of the country and flows through Paris, the capital of France. Other major rivers of the country include the River Loire and the River Garonne. These rivers form an important part of the

Geography of France

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