View source for France

{{Good Article}}{{Nation
| title1 = France
| title2 = French Territory
| image1 = FranceFlag.png
| image2 = File:France territory.png
| required_xp = 0
| continent = {{Europe}}
| xp_multiplier = 1x
| can_release = {{Flag|Name=Alsace}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Basque}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Brittany}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Catalonia}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Corsica}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Occitania}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Provence}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Savoy}}
| capital = Paris
| city_count = 
| square_count = 
| population = 
| demonym = French
| can_form = {{Flag|Name=Napoleonic Empire}}<br>{{Flag|Name=French Empire}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Franco-British Union}}<br>{{Flag|Name=Frankish Empire}}<br>{{Flag|Name=European Union}}<br>
| income = $2,124,071
| manpower = 
}}
'''France''' is a Tier IV [[nation]] located in Western {{Europe}}. It has the fourth largest economy in Europe, behind (in order from greatest to least) {{Flag|Name=Russia}}, the {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}}, and {{Flag|Name=Germany}}. It is a nation highly sought for by players, due to it being viewed as a formidable and prominent country in Europe. 

France is commonly challenged by its European neighbors, as it is positioned between the most powerful nations in the region: {{Flag|Name=Spain}}, {{Flag|Name=Italy}}, Germany, and shares a maritime border with the United Kingdom, making it one of the hardest nations to play for beginners.
==Background==
France is a country located in Western Europe. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and significant global influence. France has a parliamentary republic system of government and is a member of the {{Flag|Name=European Union}}. It is renowned for its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The country is famous for its cuisine, fashion, art, literature, and contributions to science and philosophy. France has been a major player in world politics and has a strong economy with sectors including aerospace, automotive, luxury goods, tourism, and agriculture.
{{Collapsible|In ancient Gaul, Celtic tribes inhabited the region before it came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC. The Roman influence left lasting legacies in language, infrastructure, and governance.

With the fall of the Roman Empire, France entered a feudal period characterized by the power of feudal lords and fragmented political control. This era was marked by conflicts and power struggles among nobles.

The Hundred Years' War, a prolonged conflict between France and England, had a profound impact on the country, leading to territorial disputes and social changes.

The Renaissance brought intellectual and cultural advancements to France, with a focus on art, science, and humanism. The Protestant Reformation also influenced the country, resulting in religious tensions.

The absolutist monarchy under Louis XIV centralized power and fostered cultural brilliance. However, discontent and social inequality eventually led to the French Revolution, a period of radical political and social upheaval.

Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power in the early 19th century saw France become an empire, engaging in extensive military campaigns and implementing administrative reforms.

France experienced significant industrialization, colonial expansion, and global conflicts, including World Wars I and II, which had a profound impact on the country and its psyche.

The process of decolonization in the mid-20th century saw France granting independence to its colonies, leading to significant geopolitical and cultural shifts.

France has been a key player in the process of European integration, participating in the formation of the European Union and the establishment of a common currency, the Euro.

Today, France is a modern democratic republic with a diverse cultural landscape, renowned for its art, literature, cuisine, fashion, and contributions to science and philosophy.}}
==Base Statistics==
===Economy===
In 2019, France starts with an [[Money|income]] of $2,124,071; $1,886,974 revenues from tax collection while the remaining $237,097 generates from natural [[List of Resources|resources]]. However, due to its starting [[Home Guard|home-guard]], it raises [[military]] upkeep to $260,000, which deducts its starting balance to $1,864,071.  

===Resources===
France slightly produces extra [[List of Resources|resources]] than its neighboring nations, offering a minor advantage to access more natural materials.
{{Resources|Nations=France}}
===Military===
France begins in the '''Volunteer''' [[Conscription Laws|conscription law]], with its base [[manpower]] capacity starting at 497,623, and a gain of 2,682 per 5 days.
France starts with a home-guard division of 130,000 [[infantry]], which stationed in the city of Paris.
{{Manpower|Nations=France}}
==Geography==
[[File:French terrain.png|210px|thumb|France's Terrain]]
===Terrain===
[[File:FrenchWinter.png|190px|thumb|France during winter]]
France is generally flat with some exceptions. It has {{Mountainous}} and {{hilly}} [[terrain]] on its border with {{Flag|Name=Italy}}, as well as {{Semi-mountainous}} landscapes on the border with {{Flag|Name=Spain}}. 
===Biome===
France's [[Biomes|biome]] is fairly normal, having no distinct features. However, during December-January, almost the entire country is affected by {{Mild Winter}} with only the tiles of that of its coastline and the {{Flag|Name=Spain|Alt=Spanish}} border unaffected (the tiles of the [[cities]] Angers, Potiers, Agen, and Toulouse, though falling into neither of that coastline and Spanish border tiles, are unaffected as well).

===Cities===
France has 58 [[cities]], with 4 of them [[Cities#Square Cities|surpassing 1,000,000 population]]. With all of its cities combined, it sums its base [[population]] to 24,881,122 at the start of the game.

Its largest and  [[Cities#Capital Cities|capital city]] is '''Paris''', with a spiraling 9,904,000 inhabitants, followed by '''Lille''', with a population of 1,440,000, '''Lyon''', with a population of 1,423,000, and '''Marseille''', with a population of 1,400,000. 
===Borders===
France shares an international border with 9 nations, while it has a maritime boundary with the {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}}, {{Flag|Name=Guernsey}} and {{Flag|Name=Jersey}}. These 9 nations are:
*{{Flag|Name=Andorra}}
*{{Flag|Name=Belgium}}
*{{Flag|Name=Germany}}
*{{Flag|Name=Italy}}
*{{Flag|Name=Luxembourg}}
*{{Flag|Name=Monaco}}
*{{Flag|Name=Spain}}
*{{Flag|Name=Switzerland}}
==Politics==
===Ideology===
France starts with the Non-Aligned [[ideology]] at the start of the game.
===Formables===
<gallery widths="260" type="slideshow">Napoleon Empire Updated.png|Territory of the {{Flag|Name=Napoleonic Empire}}
French Empire Territory (new).png|Territory of the {{Flag|Name=French Empire}}
Franco British Union Territory (new).png|Territory of the {{Flag|Name=Franco-British Union}}
FrankishEmpire.png|Territory of the {{Flag|Name=Frankish Empire}}
EU Territory (new).png|Territory of the {{Flag|Name=European Union}}</gallery>
[[File:Balkanized France.png|thumb|200px|France with all releasables released.]]
France is the foremost country with holding the highest amount of available formables in the European continent, with a whopping total of 5. Those 5 formables that France can unify are:
* {{Flag|Name=European Union}}
* {{Flag|Name=Franco-British Union}}
* {{Flag|Name=Frankish Empire}}
* {{Flag|Name=French Empire}}
* {{Flag|Name=Napoleonic Empire}}
===Releasables===
*{{Flag|Name=Alsace}}
*{{Flag|Name=Basque}}
*{{Flag|Name=Brittany}}
*{{Flag|Name=Catalonia}}
*{{Flag|Name=Corsica}}
*{{Flag|Name=Occitania}}
*{{Flag|Name=Savoy}}
*{{Flag|Name=Provence}}
==Threats==
The most notable threats that France may encounter throughout the game:
*{{Flag|Name=Germany}} has a larger military and economy than France, and shares an international border. During the early years of the game, it is common for Germany to invade through France in order to expand across Europe, but may also form the {{Flag|Name=Frankish Empire}}.  
*The {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}} may threaten France by establishing naval superiority in the English Channel, which will support their upcoming invasion via an amphibious assault. France is also needed for the {{Flag|Name=Franco-British Union}} or the {{Flag|Name=Angevin Empire}}. 
*Any European nation attempting to form the {{Flag|Name=European Union}} requires France.
*{{Flag|Name=Italy}} shares a {{Mountainous}} border with France, which they will often motorize through during an invasion. France is also required to form the {{Flag|Name=Roman Empire}}.
* {{Flag|Name=Russia}} normally does not invade France during the beginning of the match, however it may transition to a significant threat during the later stages of the game.
*{{Flag|Name=Spain}} is one of the strongest nations in Western Europe, and it is capable of invading France.
*{{Flag|Name=Switzerland}} holds the potential to rise as a major European power, which will allow the capability to wage a successful [[war]] against France. Switzerland is also notorious for its harsh terrain, covered in mountainous, {{Hilly}}, and {{Semi-mountainous}} lands, offering them to exploit a significant geographic advantage.
*Although not as important as the other threats listed above, the {{Flag|Name=United States}} has a tendency to invade Europe by establishing an active base in the region.
*A very skilled {{Flag|Name=Morocco}} player could steamroll {{Flag|Name=Spain}} and set France as their next target, this is, however extremely rare.
== Strategy==
<tabber>
|-|Starting Moves=
==Starting Moves==
If you want to become strong and a power to be reckoned with, you need to actually grow a sizeable economy. At the very start, enact the Improve Infrastructure [[policy]] in order to increase the building speed, then [[Technology|research]] Factory Output I and II for more [[Factories|factory]] production. After, build one [[Electronic Factories|electronic factory]], one [[Steel Factories|steel factory]], one [[Motor Factories|motor factory]], and one [[Fertilizer Factories|fertilizer factory]]. If you are in deficit of the resources for any of these factories, simply [[trade]] for them.

You should then justify [[War Justification|conquest]] on {{Flag|Name=Monaco}}, {{Flag|Name=Andorra}}, {{Flag|Name=Jersey}}, and {{Flag|Name=Guernsey}}. Then split your [[Home Guard|home guard]] in Paris to prepare to attack all of these, also recruit additional infantry in order to support the wars. Upon warring and conquering all 4 nations, seize their treasury to earn hundreds of millions of free money, estimated around to be 200M+ cash, giving a major advantage. With the money stolen, you need to do two things with the spare money. 

Firstly, build tons of [[Civilian Factories]] in order to get a healthy flow of {{Consumers}}. Once the Consumer Goods start flowing in, immediately sell heavy amounts to superpowers or regional powers, such as {{Flag|Name=India}}, {{Flag|Name=Brazil}}, {{Flag|Name=Pakistan}}, {{Flag|Name=Mexico}}, {{Flag|Name=Indonesia}}, {{Flag|Name=South Africa}}, and more; selling will jumpstart a flourishing economy to around over a 10 million income, allowing you to dismiss the Improved Infrastructure policy and raise [[Economic Laws|Government and Research Spending]]. During an event of losing resources from other factories that bolster the consumer manufactories, either rebuild the factories that are needed to clear the resource deficit, or go [[Ideology#Ideologies|Socialism]].  

Secondly, use the spare money to get thousands of [[tanks]] near Paris, around 3,000 - 6,000, then activate the Massed Attack [[Military Doctrines|doctrine]]. Optional, but you can build an [[Aircraft Factories|Aircraft Manufactory]] in order to get a navy, particularly the [[Aircraft Carrier]], however, if you are on borderline deficit, which is unlikely because your consumer trades should serve as a compensation, do not build a carrier, and instead use [[Destroyer|destroyers]] and [[Battleship|battleships]]. Should a {{Oil}} deficit occur, purchase (you can either buy it normally with a continuous flow or use the bulk buy function) from oil-rich nations such as {{Flag|Name=Saudi Arabia}}, {{Flag|Name=Venezuela}}, {{Flag|Name=Colombia}}, and more.

|-|Fortress France=
==Fortifying Cities==
As France, you have many powerful neighbors, some of these may want to destroy you. It is always wise to construct defenses against these enemies, and maybe even turn these defenses into an offensive weapon. Many nations may want to attack you, and as France, it is best to defend yourself with everything you have, and if these defenses end up not being needed, you can use them as an assault on all your enemies.

This mainly focuses on stopping {{Flag|Name=Germany}} and the {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}}. Why not Italy or Spain? Well, France has a strong position against {{Flag|Name=Italy}} and {{Flag|Name=Spain}} and gets invaded by them less often as opposed to {{Flag|Name=Germany}} and the {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}}, so {{Flag|Name=Spain}} and {{Flag|Name=Italy}} will not be mentioned.

|-|Extra Tips=
==Notable Tips==
*You should build over 4 electronic factories once you get enough money. Sell all electronics to AI afterwards. You will need the money to sustain any invasion or defense of your enemies.
*Use tanks in the early game and stop using them over 2030.
*You don't have to use infantry to sustain your defenses as manpower is vital. If you don't want to lose too much manpower, tanks are a better bet for defending yourself.
*You should take any small countries you can before the other powers in Europe can get them as they will give you vital money you need to destroy your enemies.

|-|German - French War=
==German - French War==
===Subverting German Dominance===
{{Flag|Name=Germany}} at the start of the game usually tries to invade France. Fret not! Countering Germany is fairly easy, even good Germany players can easily be brought down to their knees.

===The Maginot Line===
The Maginot Line may have failed France in WW2, however it should be revived stronger than ever. Build a line of fortifications on the Belgium and German border! Use tanks to reinforce these fortifications by forming a line on from the German border to the Belgium border as well! However, you should only place the tanks on the fortifications if you are very sure Germany wants to attack you or before you are going to attack Germany.

===War against the Germans===
The Germans will have an exceptionally hard time invading France now. However, the defenses you set up weren't only for well, defense. They were more of a safety net for what is going to occur. Build up around 2k tanks and then declare war on the Germans.
#Split up all your tanks using the form line mechanic and then set them all on auto-capture.
#Gather around 800 tanks and then have them capture Berlin as well. By this point, Germany often creates a giant stack of infantry, and if they did, you should merge all your tanks and continue pumping out more. Split up your tanks into two units and then make one unit attack the stack of infantry from the front and then move the other unit to attack from the back. This will give you more damage because it was a flank and will wipe out any large stack they might make. Any other form of resistance is not something to worry about as only large stacks of infantry can stop you.
# Once Germany's armies are taken out, use all your tanks to capture their land and enjoy having subverted the historical roles between France and Germany!

|-|British - French War=
==British- French War==
===Defense against Britain===
The {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}}, although uncommon, can invade France for {{Flag|Name=Franco-British Union}} or {{Flag|Name=Angevin Empire}}. Neither option is favorable, however, it is easy to stop this.

===Domination over the Atlantic===
You should create a fleet on your ports on the Atlantic. Create 1 battleship, any amount of submarines, and at least 1 destroyer. If the {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}} tries to create a navy, build more ships than them.

===War against the British===
You have secured dominance over the seas right? Well, this should make it safe enough to launch an attack on them. It doesn't really matter whether you are not attacked or not. The British will be ended either way.
# Wipe out any navy that the British have as well as any armies that try to cross the <abbr title="The English Channel is a part of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Northern France from Southern England.">English Channel</abbr> with your navy. This will ensure there are no roadblocks to invading England.
# Gather around 3.2k tanks or more and then send them through the English Channel into London. If the {{Flag|Name=United Kingdom}} tries to attack these tanks, simply send your navy to bombard the troops and wait for your tanks to recover to full health.
#Once your tanks are have fully recovered, split them all up and set them to auto-capture on the British. Use your navy to kill any remaining troops the British try to create.
#Once the British have collapsed, you can do anything with both your main threats having been eliminated!
</tabber>
==Trivia==
<gallery type="slideshow">
France Flag.png|The lighter shade of blue that is used in the game
French Empire Flag.png|The darker shade of blue that is used for the flag of the {{Flag|Name=French Empire}} in the game </gallery>
*France has two different shades of blue for its flag while both are accepted for the flag of France. In the game, France uses the lighter shade of blue. The darker shade of blue has been used recently in 2020, however both shades are still accepted despite the darker shade of blue being used a lot more thanks to French President Emmanuel Macron.
*The actual territory of France in real life is larger than displayed in-game, as it is a trans-continental country with overseas territories and departments in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_France</ref> These overseas regions were made independent [[Nation|nations]] in the game as that would make France tedious to conquer.
*Contrary to popular belief, French Fries are not from France, they are from {{Flag|Name=Belgium}}.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/how-did-french-fries-get-their-name-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-world-s-most-favourite-potato-snack/story-7EhD7eDifk6Rd5k95jOHUK.html</ref>
*For a long time, France had a [[:Category:Considered|considered]] formable known as the [[File:Kingdom of France Flag.png|border|22px]] Kingdom of France which was planned to be added to the game. This formable would've been essentially the French Colonial Empire with its 18th Century colonies rather than its 19th and 20th Century territories as seen in the {{Flag|Name=French Empire}}. 
*On December 18, 2022, following France's defeat against {{Flag|Name=Argentina}} in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup 2022 World Cup], [[Hyperant]] posted a video in the [[Official Discord]] of him humorously deleting the texture of France's territory and [[cities]] on the globe in his [[Things|testing server]]<ref>https://discord.com/channels/570684122519830540/823313323739185182/1054096260719706233</ref><ref>https://discord.com/channels/570684122519830540/571793387624202244/1054089321214378085</ref>. It was intended as a joke and had no adverse effects on the game.
==References==
<references />
{{Navbox Nations}}
[[de:Frankreich]]
[[tl:France]]



[[Category:Browse (Articles)]]
[[Category:Good Articles]]