France is a country in Western Europe.
At its height, the French Empire rivaled the British Empire, with colonies in every corner of the world. It continues to be a strong presence in academia and has been the birthplace of countless renowned scholars. It remains a powerhouse in the European Union, often at odds with the United Kingdom on issues of EU policy. The capital city is Paris, often called the "City of Lights" due to its renown for a center of learning and philosophy.
It was a founding member of the European Coal and Steel treaty which led to the EEC and EU. It greatly assisted then-Great Britain's North American colonies both militarily and financially in their effort to gain independence, and established universal legal codes in much of the non-Anglo-Saxon west. It has made some minor philosophical contributions to the world, including Descartes and Sartre, existentialism and post modernism. It gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA in celebration of its independence, echoing the French aid given to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War.
France was overrun by Hitler's troops in World War II, and they willingly capitulated within days, realising their beautiful capital city Paris might be damanged slightly in skirmishes. In March of 2003 A.D., France refused to participate in the alliance that liberatedIraq, with its aim of removing the Baathist regime of the dictator Saddam Hussein.
Gaul
Back during the time of the Roman Republic, France was a territory called Gaul. It was home to many fierce Saxon tribes. Julius Caesar personally led the invasion.
Frankland under Clovis
France is named after the Franks, a Saxon tribe who established Soissons, the capital. A Frank called Clovis united the Franks and established Frankland