CURRENT AFFAIR French presidential election, 2017

France
Country in Europe
France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.
Capital: Paris
Dialing code: +33
Capital and largest city: Paris; 48°51.4′N 2°21.05′E / 48.8567°N 2.35083°E
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President: François Hollande
Ethnic groups: 89.4% French; 4.4% French (by acquisition); 6.2% Foreigners; 8.9% Immigrants;
Currencies: Euro, CFP franc
The French Parliament (French: Parlement français) is the bicameral legislature of the French Republic, consisting of the Senate (Sénat) and the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale).