facts
France is the most visited country in the world: 83 million tourists in 2012.
France once controlled more than 8% of the world's land.
Napoleon wasn't short. He was actually above the average Frenchman.
Paris was originally a Roman city called "Lutetia"
The French government givesmedals to citizens who have "successfully raised several children with dignity."
There's only one STOP sign in the entire city of Paris.
In France, you can marry a dead person.
Louis XIX was King of France for just 20 minutes.
During WWII, when Hitler visited Paris, the French cut the lift cables on the Eiffel Tower so that Hitler would have to climb the steps if he wanted to reach the top.
An ashtray is considered to be a deadly weapon.
france's soccer
France has a really good professional soccer league and international teams.
france's international team
France's soccer league table