France

Languages:

France, officially the French Republic, is a Western European nation where the official language is French, spoken by approximately 88% of the population. There are several regional languages such as Occitan, Breton, and Alsatian, spoken by smaller communities. France is also home to immigrant communities who speak languages like Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Romanian. The country promotes linguistic diversity, and as a member of the European Union, it recognizes the importance of multilingualism.

Religion:

Religion in France is characterized by a predominantly secular society, with the French Constitution guaranteeing freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. According to a 2020 survey by IFOP, 47% of the population identifies as Roman Catholic, though only a small percentage regularly practice. Atheism and agnosticism are significant, with around 28% and 21% of the population identifying as such, respectively. Other religions present in France include Islam (8.5%), Protestantism (3.1%), Judaism (0.7%), and other faiths (1.7%).

Ethnic Groups:

Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities note: overseas departments: Black, White, Mulatto, East Indian, Chinese, Amerindian