Its capital is Paris. In 2020, its population was approximately 68 million. Its official language is French. Since January 1, 2002, its currency has been the euro.
In 2021, France has the 7th highest GDP in the world (almost 3 trilliondollars) and an HDI of over 90%. It has nuclear weapons. It is a member of the European Union and the United Nations Security Council. It is a leader in many fields such as agriculture, luxury goods, tourism, nuclear energy, automotive, and aeronautics. It has the largest army in Europe and the fourth largest in the world.