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    France

    France at a glance

    Capital city

    Paris

    Population

    68.7 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $2,800/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Full Democracy, score 89/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.93/5 — rank 86/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    French

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    People & culture

    A polite "Bonjour" when entering any shop or café is essential; skipping it is the fastest way to feel unwelcome.