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France quiz
France is in every kind of quiz we make: flag, outline, capital, map, trivia, numbers and 36 Explorer photos. The flag is the one people mix up, and the outline is the one they get right.
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8 questions about France only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
France at a glance
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Metropolitan France: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain French Guiana: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname Guadeloupe: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto Rico Martinique: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago Mayotte: Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about halfway between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique Reunion: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar |
| Population | 69 million (2025 estimate), 23rd of 196 |
| Area | 643,801 km², 41st of 196 |
| People per km² | 106 |
| Land borders | Spain (646 km), Belgium (556 km), Switzerland (525 km), Italy (476 km), Germany (418 km), Luxembourg (69 km), Andorra (55 km), Monaco (6 km) |
| Coastline | 4,853 km |
| Lowest point | Rhone River delta, -2 m |
| Official language | French |
| Currency | CFP Franc |
| Flag colours | blue, white and red |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +33 |
| Largest cities | Paris (11 million), Lyon (1.8 million), Marseille-Aix-en-Provence (1.6 million), Lille (1.1 million) |
| Terrain | Metropolitan France: mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east French Guiana: low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains Guadeloupe: Basse-Terre is volcanic in origin with interior mountains; Grande-Terre is low limestone formation; most of the seven other islands are volcanic in origin Martinique: mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano Mayotte: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks Reunion: mostly rugged and mountainous; fertile lowlands along coast |
| Climate | Metropolitan France: generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as the mistral |
| Where the name comes from | Derives from the Latin name Francia, meaning "Land of the Franks"; the Franks were a group of Germanic tribes located along the middle and lower Rhine River in the 3rd century A.D.; the origin of the tribal name is unclear but may come from the Old German word franka, meaning "brave," or from a personal name such as Francio or Francus |
| Seine River | 775 km |
| In our quizzes | 8 packs |
Of 8 land neighbours, Spain shares the longest border with France (646 km) and Monaco the shortest (6 km); there are also 4,853 km of coast. By area France is 41st of 196 countries, just behind South Sudan and ahead of Somalia. The lowest point, Rhone River delta, lies 2 m below sea level.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
36 in Explorer
The wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars, built for the 1889 World's Fair.
Photo: Jorge Royan / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The triumphal arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
Photo: Tim Adams / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Loire château built right into the riverbed, now a contemporary art museum.
Photo: Marc Ryckaert / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Steep volcanic islands in the Pacific where Gauguin spent his last years.
Photo: Sémhur ·✉·✍· / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The bohemian hill of Paris, crowned by the white domes of Sacré-Cœur.
Photo: Navin75 / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Paris's opulent opera house, the setting of The Phantom of the Opera.
Photo: Alexander Hoernigk / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceAll 36 France photos in Explorer →
Questions we ask
15| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Paris? | France |
| The Eiffel Tower is in which country? | France |
| Which country borders France, Germany and Belgium? | Luxembourg |
| Including its overseas territories, which country spans the most time zones? | France |
| Which is the longest river in France? | Loire |
| Which river starts at a Swiss glacier, flows through Lake Geneva and reaches the Mediterranean in France? | Rhône |
| Which mountain range separates France and Spain? | Pyrenees |
| Mont Blanc lies on the border between France and which country? | Italy |
| In which year did the Channel Tunnel between England and France open? | 1994 |
| Which Caribbean island is split between France and the Netherlands? | Saint Martin |
| Which country does Corsica belong to? | France |
| Which stretch of sea separates England from France? | English Channel |
| Which country gets the most foreign tourists each year? | France |
| What is the population of France? (millions) | 68 million |
| How long is the Seine River in France? | 775 km |
Facts from our quizzes
What people get wrong about France
The flag question puts the Netherlands, Italy and Ireland next to France. The Netherlands is the usual wrong answer. Both flags are red, white and blue; the Dutch one runs horizontally with red on top, the French one vertically with blue at the hoist. Italy and Ireland are vertical too, but they start with green. If the first stripe is blue, it is France.
The outline is a hexagon with Corsica below it, and we show it beside Spain, Germany and Belgium. Spain is the one people pick by mistake, since both are wide and both have a straight edge along the Pyrenees. The trivia asks which country spans the most time zones once its overseas territories count, and the answer is France, which surprises most players. Explorer goes to those territories too: Devil's Island, the Marquesas, Juan de Nova and Mount Pelée are all filed under France, and all are pinned thousands of kilometres from Paris.
Every France question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
Which continent is France in?
France is in Europe.
What is the population of France?
About 69 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border France?
France borders Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, Andorra and Monaco.
What is the official language of France?
French.