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British Food Store and Tearoom. We sell all your favourites: Heinz, Cadburys, Fresh Double Cream, Cheddar, Frozen Bacon, Crabtree and Evelyn and other British gifts. Over 500 items in stock, you'll be spoilt for choice. 13 Rue de Colombette, Toulouse. Find out more...

Siddalls

Siddalls has regulated and qualified advisers in France and the UK, offering seamless Independent Financial Advice on both fiscal systems to help you with the financial aspects of living in France. Contact your Daphne Foulkes for further details. Find out more...

Kingdom Vegetal - Garden Centre

A wide range of bedding, herbaceous and tropical plants, roses, trees, shrubs, aquatics, pots and ornaments. Quality plants and expert advice at competitive prices. Full landscaping service. In Boulogne-sur-Gesse, north of St. Gaudens, borders: 31/65/32. Find out more...

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France - Facts & Figures

The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA.

Contents:
Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues

Introduction:

Background: Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

This information comes from the CIA World Factbook August 2008.

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