France

Key facts

How France ranks

• 2nd largest of the 44 countries in Europe.
• 3rd most populous country in Europe.
• Shares land borders with 10 countries — 3rd most in the world.
• Spans 12 standard time zones — among the most of any country.

Every ranking is computed from the facts above — see the full record tables.

Which countries border France?10

• Andorra
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Germany
• Italy
• Luxembourg
• Monaco
• Spain
• Suriname
• Switzerland

France in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. France is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 45 clues from the pool that are true of France, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

• The Rhine flows through it1 of 6
• Has a North Sea coastline1 of 7
• The Alps run through it1 of 7
• The prime meridian passes through it1 of 8
• Borders Germany1 of 9
• Borders Brazil1 of 10
• Spans more than two time zones1 of 10
• Borders more than 7 countries1 of 11
• Borders a country that has no other neighbour1 of 15
• Its capital city's name begins with “P”1 of 17
• Spans more than one time zone1 of 18
• Borders a country in a different region1 of 21
• Has a Mediterranean coastline1 of 21
• Uses the euro as its currency1 of 25
• Has French as an official language1 of 27
• Is a member of the European Union1 of 27
• Borders a country that drives on the other side of the road1 of 29
• Has more than 50 million people1 of 29
• Has more people than Spain1 of 30
• Is a NATO member1 of 32
• Borders more than 5 countries1 of 33
• Has land below sea level1 of 33
• Borders a country in a different hemisphere1 of 34
• Reaches further north than 45°N1 of 39
• Borders a monarchy1 of 42
• Has a peak higher than 4,000 m1 of 43
• Borders a member of the European Union1 of 44
• Is in Europe1 of 44
• Has a higher peak than anywhere in Japan1 of 46
• Has an area larger than 500,000 km²1 of 51
• Borders a member of NATO1 of 53
• Has more people than Australia1 of 54
• Lies further north than Japan1 of 58
• Borders a country more than ten times its size1 of 59
• Is larger than Japan1 of 60
• Has a peak higher than 3,000 m1 of 65
• Borders a country of more than 100 million people1 of 66
• Its name has 6 letters or fewer1 of 67
• Lies further north than Egypt1 of 76
• Has an area larger than 200,000 km²1 of 84
• Borders a landlocked country1 of 88
• Its flag contains blue1 of 99
• Borders more than 2 countries1 of 111
• Has exactly one official language1 of 130
• Drives on the right1 of 141

Common questions about France

Which countries border France?

France shares a land border with 10 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Suriname and Switzerland.

What is the capital of France?

The capital of France is Paris.

Is France landlocked?

No. France has a coastline.

What language is spoken in France?

France has one official language, French.