France

General Information CIA World Factbook - France, provides the flag, a political map, and detailed information on geography, people, government, the economy, communication, transportation, military, and transnational issues.  The following posessions are also individually covered: Bassas da India, Clipperton Island, Europa Island, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island, Mayotte, Reunion, Tromelin Island. Newspapers International Herald Tribune, The Tocqueville Connection, Government and Political Information Governments on the WWW - France, provides links to government web sites and web sites with political and general information. History Age of King Charles V, information on King Charles V of France (1338-1380) including images from illuminated manuscripts of the period. Napoleon 1769-1821, searchable database for Napoleonic sites, and links to other resources on Napoleon Siege and Commune of Paris, searchable collection of photos, images and print material dealing with the Franco-Prussian War period (1870-1871) period in Paris. Tourism France.com, information on travel and tourism in France.