France is bordered (clockwise from the north) by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra.
The Capital is Paris. The official language is French. The President is Nicolas Sarkozy(5.16.07 to 5.15.12). France elects a new president - effective 5.6.12 Sarkozy concedes the presidency to Francois Hollande . His presidency ended 5.14.17. Emmanuel Macron took office as the new president on 5.14.17.
The Country profile , the CIA Factbook.
