France
France is a country in Europe. Its capital is Paris, and it shares land borders with 10 countries.
- Capital
- Paris
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 637,239 km² Number 42 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 10 countries
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
Which countries border France?
France shares land borders with 10 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Suriname and Switzerland.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Paris |
|---|---|---|
 Belgium | Brussels | 264 km (164 mi) |
 Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 287 km (178 mi) |
 Switzerland | Bern | 435 km (271 mi) |
 Monaco | Monaco | 690 km (429 mi) |
 Andorra | Andorra la Vella | 709 km (441 mi) |
 Germany | Berlin | 877 km (545 mi) |
 Spain | Madrid | 1,053 km (654 mi) |
 Italy | Rome | 1,106 km (687 mi) |
 Suriname | Paramaribo | 7,190 km (4,468 mi) |
 Brazil | Brasília | 8,724 km (5,421 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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