The French Republic is located at the Western part of Europe. Slightly smaller than Texas, France covers 211,208 square miles (547,030 square kilometres). The southern area exhibits Mediterranean climate with cool, moist winters and hot, dry summers. The northern area of France is temperate and rainy. The western region is also rainy and influenced by the Atlantic, which moderates winter temperatures. The area of central, upland, and east regions exhibits a continental climate, with fluctuating temperatures; in the mountains, thunderstorms are prevalent in summer. France's outsized industrial financial system and welfare-style government allow its people to enjoy the benefits of economic prosperity. Inflation is low down, however high unemployment and budget shortages are ongoing challenges.

France officially denoted as the French Republic is a country located in Western Europe, with several abroad islands and regions located on other continents. The southern weather is Mediterranean, with chilly, damp winters and hot, dry summers. In the history of French Republic a unitary semi-presidential republic with strong democratic traditions is evident. The French legislature is bicameral legislature that consists of a National Assembly and a Senate. France's large manufacturing financial system and welfare-style administration permits its populace to benefit from economic affluence.