Facts About France French Population

Population of France as on 1 January 2010 is 65.44 million people out of which 62.79 million people live in Metropolitan France and the rest live in French Overseas Departments and Territories such as French Guinea and Martinique, among other, located in Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. At present, France is the 20th most populous nation in the World. French Population is highly diverse in ethnicity with about 6 million North Africans and about 2.5 million blacks.





It is estimated that at least 40% of the present French Population is a descendant of different phases of immigration that the country received, the period between 1921 and 1935 witnessing the highest influx of immigrants, about 1.1 million people mainly from North Africa. France is considered as the leading Asylum destination in western Europe. France is a secular country with freedom of religion as constitutional right. Christianity is the largest religion in France. 60% of the French Population is Catholic, 31% is agnostics or atheists, and the rest consist of Muslims, Jewish, Buddhists and other unidentified people.

Facts About France Food in France

Food in France, French Cuisine, dining and traditions are famous internationally. Most of the big cities and tourist destinations have what is commonly known as “Bistros”or “Brasseries”, which are well known for serving relatively inexpensive and authentic French dishes and cuisine. Depending upon the region you are visiting, you will come across its peculiar dishes with local vegetables, fish and meat. Croissants, Pastries and French Chocolates are available almost at all the stores and restaurants all around France




Finding the right restaurants, cafes and eateries serving local dishes and good food is very important otherwise you might end up with ordinary food with lousy quality, taste and rip-off fares. It is best to ask the locals or browse through good websites with reviews on good restaurants serving quality food before walking in straight to any cafe or dining places. While ordering food in any restaurants, you may order fixed price menu or la carte and coffee is generally part of all the food served to the customers. Regional dishes include multitudes of dishes prepared from ducks, goose, melted hot cheese, boiled beef with cabbage, oven roasted potatoes, pork, sausages, and local vegetables.