10 interesting things about France
(Baonghean.vn) - France is famous for its long-standing culture and unique culinary art. Not only that, France also has many interesting things about its people, habits, and other customs. Let's learn about this special culture.
1. The largest country in Western Europe
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| With a total area of 551,000 km2, accounting for 1/5 of the total area of the European Union (EU), France is the largest country in Western Europe. On the map, the country's territory is shaped like a hexagon, so France is also called "l' Hexagone". |
2. The king only reigned for 20 minutes
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| Louis XIX was the king of France for only 20 short minutes. He ascended the throne in July 1830, and abdicated after just 20 minutes to transfer supreme power to his nephew, the Duke of Bordeaux. |
3. The mobile phone camera was invented in France
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| Taking pictures with a phone was invented in France by Philippe Khan in 1997, until now it has been developed and popularized very widely. Many phones can give us sharp pictures like taken with a camera. |
4. Marrying the dead
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| Under French law, you can marry a deceased person. The necessary and sufficient conditions for this special case include: proving that the deceased intended to marry you while alive, and you receiving the approval of the President of France. |
5. French was once the official language of England.
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| From 1066 to 1362, French was the official language of England. But in reality, only the English aristocracy spoke French, while the majority of the population still used common English. |
6. Unsold food is not allowed to be destroyed.
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| France became the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food. Starting in February 2016, stores were required to donate leftover food to food banks or charities. |
7. Kissing is forbidden on the train platform.
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| In 1910, France passed a law banning kissing at train stations to avoid train delays... |
8. Snails - A favorite dish
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| Snails are a favorite dish of the French, with consumption reaching about 30,000 tons per year. Snail eggs are considered a luxury dish, with prices around 100 USD for just 50g of eggs. However, in 2015, there were only 100 snail farms officially registered in France. So if you have the opportunity to enjoy snail dishes in France, there is a high chance that the ingredients were caught from the natural environment. |
9. The world's first animal cemetery
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| In 1899, after the French government passed a law prohibiting the burial and disposal of animals, journalist Marguerite Durant and lawyer Georges Harmois decided to establish a separate burial ground for animals. This final resting place for dogs, cats, lions... in the suburbs of Paris is the world's first animal cemetery. |
10. France has the highest mountain in Europe
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| With a height of 4,810m, Mont Blanc (in the Alps) located in France, is considered the roof of Europe. To reach the top of the mountain, adventurous tourists will have to overcome 10 to 12 challenging hours. If they want to leisurely enjoy the brilliant beauty of Mont Blanc, visitors only need to spend 20 minutes on the highest cable car in Europe running straight to the top of Aiguille du Midi mountain in this group. |
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