My radiant padlet by Eva Cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376 Made with wonder en-us 2016-11-30 17:02:10 UTC 2016-12-12 16:37:46 UTC hello@padlet.com France 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/141802866 Capital: Paris
Language: French
Located in Western Europe
Population: 62,814,233
Average Age: 41.2 years old
Life Expectancy: 81.8 years old
]]> 2016-12-05 16:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/141802866 Geography 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/141805435 Major Landforms: The Alps, Jura Mountains, and Gorges De Verdon

Major Architectial Landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomphe,  and The Paris Opera House.
Arc De Triomphe

Major Bodies of Water: Seine, Loire, Canal Du Midi.

Major Cities:  Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.


Arc De Triomphe]]> 2016-12-05 16:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/141805435 Climate 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/142522271 Metropolitain France has generally cool winters and mild summers. 

Paris, France average winter is about 41 degrees and their average summer is 68 degrees. 

The driest time of year is in the spring time. 

The average annual precipitation is 24-25 inches.

Precipitation is needed in France because they have many farms and keeping their crops hydrated is important. If the weather does not cooperate, crops can go to waste and farmers lose money. ]]> 2016-12-08 12:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/142522271 Culture 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/142710310 France has a semi presidential republic government. 

The top two religions in France Christianity with 63%-66% and Muslim 7%-9%.

A lot of the popular music is the same as what is popular here. Examples of popular songs are Heathens, Black Beetles, and 24K Magic. 

Popular sports in France include rugby, cycling, and horse racing.

Popular French foods are crelee brulee, bisque, and pot au feu. ]]> 2016-12-09 01:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/142710310 Interesting Facts 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/142711303 Unusual Laws
-Between the hours of 8AM-8PM 70% of the music on the radio must be by French artists. 

- It is illegal to name a pig Napoleon. 

-In the region of Rhone, it is illegal for UFOs to fly over vineyards. 

Flag Meaning
The flag was adopted in February of 1794. The color blue represents liberty. White represents equality and red represents fraternity.

Social Taboos of France
-Asking about political stances is considered bad manners. 

-The 'OK' sign Americans make with their hands can be interpreted as worthless. Be careful making that sign in public. 

-Chewing gum in public is a no no.

 ]]> 2016-12-09 01:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/142711303 Eiffel Tower in Paris, France 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/143128415 2016-12-12 14:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/143128415 Map of France 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/143128831 2016-12-12 14:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/143128831 Annecy, France 18eva_cross https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/143129464 2016-12-12 14:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/18eva_cross/md9nos5ov376/wish/143129464