What is the Capital of France?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of France is Paris. France is located in Western Europe, Europe, with a population of 66,351,959. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is French.
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Paris at a glance
| Capital city | Paris |
|---|---|
| Country | France (French Republic) |
| Region | Western Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 66,351,959 (22nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +33 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering France
- Andorra la Vella, capital of Andorra
- Brussels, capital of Belgium
- Berlin, capital of Germany
- Rome, capital of Italy
- Luxembourg, capital of Luxembourg
- Monaco, capital of Monaco
- Madrid, capital of Spain
- Bern, capital of Switzerland
France in context
- France covers 543,908 km², making it the 48th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 122 people per km² ranks 74th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
- With 66,351,959 people, France holds about 35.0% of the population of Western Europe.
- That is roughly 7.9% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- France is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of France — FAQ
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
Is Paris the largest city in France?
Yes — Paris is both the capital and the largest city of France.
What country is Paris in?
Paris is the capital city of France.
What continent is Paris in?
Paris, the capital of France, is located in Europe.
Is Paris the capital of France?
Yes — Paris is the capital of France (official name: French Republic).
Paris is the capital of which country?
Paris is the capital of France, in Western Europe.
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