How does the physical geography of France contribute to its uniquness?

France has the shape of an hexagon so looks perfectly harmonious.


Except for the northern boundary with Belgium it has natural frontiers: The Ardennes mountains North East. The river Rhine, the Jura mountains and Lake Lman in the East which separate it from Germany and Switzerland, the Alps South East which separate it from Italy; In the South the Mediterranean sea which bathes the Eastern part whilst in the South-West the Pyrnes separate it from Spain. It has seas all down its western shores.


In view of the fact that it shares borders with seven countries ( Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain) it is centrally placed which helps its trade. It is well irrigated so that canals have been built between rivers enabling transport by barges. It has a temperate climate and such a variety of landscapes that it is a desirable place to visit for holidays of every kind at any time of the year.Despite the fact that it appears small compared to an American state there is plenty of open space. It offers seaside for beach holidays, mountains for skiing in the winter or walking and climbing in the summer, volcanic spas for medical cures, rural retreats and forests for relaxation etc...


It lends itself to a varied and diversified agriculture, from beet or wheat to flowers and exotic fruit. Its coastlines are such that it has a thriving fishing industry, and its shorelines enable trade with near by or more distant countries by ship.




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