France - one of the oldest countries in the world, which is formed, it can be said, in the heart of Europe.Thanks to its favorable geographical position as the history of its existence, it was able to absorb the customs and traditions of many peoples who lived on its territory, those races which won her the earth, and those with whom she had a friendly relationship.To every reader of this information more accessible and easy to understand, try to tell everything in order.We use a simple plan describing the country.France is brought before us in its former guise that it was peculiar to distant era, and gradually we come to the present day.
Prehistory
In those days, when the southern European countries of ancient culture flourished on the territory of the northern region is home to more wild tribes, which, although they had their own way of life, but did not seek to clothe it in a single state.During this period, the current territory of France was called Prehistory of Brittany, as it was inhabited mainly Bretons.Later, their race was assimilated with the Celts, Gauls and Iberians, it is still considered the ancestors of all the people who are now settled in France.The history of the country in this period of largely silent since the writing as such, these tribes had and all the conclusions that can make modern experts, based only on the monoliths serving historical monuments of those times, and household items.
Brittany transition from barbarism to antiquity
It is known to everyone that a large part of Europe until the Middle Ages were barbaric.It was no exception and the country of France, which at the time of foundation of the Roman Empire has been fully settled by the Gauls.Gradually, these people are attached to civilization, they appeared its values and ideals, but its apogee in the cultural development they reached.Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, along with many other states and territories, under its influence, these lands, which are called Gaul.Since then, local people began to speak in Latin, which is strongly mixed with the local dialects.It is believed that at that moment was born the modern French.
Middle Ages believed that the most dark and gloomy period of history has its roots in the year 486 - at a time when fallen Western Roman Empire.From that moment it changed our plan and description of the country.France then was ruled by the Franks, the peoples who headed Clovis.He gave the lands called "Frankish state" and became the founder of the first of the Merovingian dynasty.During this famous family name followed by no less notable in the pages of history of the august persons - Carolingians.Their founder, Pepin the Short and his son Charles the Great created an incredibly powerful state, which occupied most of Europe and had excellent location economy and army.
Formation of modern borders and public order
In the 10th century, a state located in the western part of Europe, officially received the name of France.Cultural monuments, which were built - the numerous churches and castles in the Romanesque style.Even neighborhoods, streets that formed the main cities (Paris, Orleans), were built completely Romanized little houses with conical roofs and direct portals.Against the background of the unfolding of the church and secular culture of the country, and held numerous wars.France entered into armed conflict with Italy, Germany and England, but the most famous in its history remain Crusades.Their origin, the causes and all the secrets that occurred on the way of the brave knights can speak for years.But noting briefly the history of this period, we note that the essence of the battle was in the Christian faith, which also proves once again, and even imposed on every person on Earth.
Education and Reformation
In subsequent years the state has experienced many interesting events that impact on all sectors of life.Therefore, all the dates below, we provide a brief, putting them only as an outline description of the country.France since 1598 has survived many dynasties, representatives of which have struggled as the blood of the existing territory, and conquered lands.So, it came down to the fact that in 1789 there was the French Revolution and its aftermath was split Senate.After this was proclaimed First Empire, led by Napoleon appeared.After they had conquered many European countries as well as Egypt, he met defeat in Russia in 1812, and his empire collapsed.From 1814 to 1830 the country has been recognized by the dual monarchy, which became the founders of Louis XVIII and Charles X. However, since the state has ceased to gravitate to the wars, revolutions and other litigation, and gradually began to acquire a habitual system today.
French people today
Today, the number of people who inhabit the continental and provincial France, an average of 65 million.Among the largest cities in the most urbanized considered Paris, Lyon and Marseille.Particularly interesting topic is part of the French population, in view of the fact that no such thing as "national" or "ethnic origin" in the country do not.Accepted assume that 90 percent of people living in the country - is ethnic French.The remaining 10% are Armenians, Jews, as well as Bretons, Catalans, Alsatians, Corsicans and Flemish.
Religion and language issue
now try to make based on the ethnic composition of the language, as well as religious terms to describe the country.France - is very democratic and free state that is immune from any influence of the church or other organizations.The secular nature and the lack of strict rules then become the basis for the emergence of agnostic set up in the community, and sometimes atheistic.Nevertheless, 31% of French people approve, that after all they believe in God, or at least in a higher power.With regard to the language of the state, the majority of the population speaks French.In remote regions and provinces people use dialects, based on the German, Corsican and Italian.
