The most important event in the history of the nation was the French Revolution in 1789, in which the rulers.

King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette were executed and the country became a republic.

The history of France has been turbulent with the country seeing many ups and down right from monarchy to a republic.

Over the next few years, the country was to face dictatorship, constitutional monarchy and empires.

The maps of France reveal that it borders the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel and lies between Spain and Belgium, to the southeast of the UK.

French maps also show that the mainland France has a peculiar hexagonal shape.

The tourism industry in France is ranked the first in the world with around 7.9 million foreign tourists visiting the country in 2006.

There are many famous travel destinations in France, with Paris being the hotspot for people looking for a city of cultural interest.

Places like the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower and the Arch De triumph attract hordes of tourists around the year.

The country is also known for its seaside resorts, beaches and ski resorts and even for the world famous French winegrowing areas such as Bordeaux and Champagne which are known for their beauty and tranquility.