Breaking news and world news from France 24 on Business, Sports, Culture. Video news. News from the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, America France was divided into a German occupation zone in the north, an Italian occupation zone and an unoccupied territory, the rest of France, which consisted of southern France and the French empire. Find out more about France’s political system, economy and trade figures, its representation in the different EU institutions, and EU funding it receives. The first written records for the history of France appeared in the Iron Age. What is now France made up the bulk of the region known to the Romans as Gaul. Greek writers noted the presence of three main ethno-linguistic groups in the area: the Gauls, Aquitani and Belgae. France 24 couvre les évènements en France et en Outre-mer : politique, culture, faits de société, énergie, crise sociale, sport, santé, avec ses reportages, enquêtes, débats et analyses. Where is France? France is a country located in North Western Europe. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. France is bordered by 7 countries: by Belgium and Luxembourg in the northeast; by Germany, Switzerland and Italy in the east; and by Spain and Andorra in the south. France, a country of northwestern Europe, is historically and culturally among the most important countries in the Western world. It has also played a highly significant role in international affairs for centuries. France was one of the first members of the European Union, and has the largest land area of all members. It is also a founding member of the United Nations, and a member of the Francophonie, the G8, NATO, and the Latin Union. In spring, France reveals one of its most beautiful sides. Outdoor cafés fill up, parks and gardens come into bloom, and the countryside invites you to take a leisurely stroll, from the coast to the mountains. France — Wikipédia.