Thursday, July 4, 2013

France Facts | Interesting Facts about France

Interesting Facts about France:

  • France is the most visited country in the world.
  • French-based Arianespace is the world's commercial space launch leader, with more than 50 percent of the global market for launching satellites into geostationary orbit. Clients include NASA, AT&T and the Hughes Aircraft Corporation.
  • In 2004, the French built the Queen Mary 2, the world's largest, most advanced passenger cruise ship ever conceived.
  • The French constructed the world's tallest bridge in 2005; the Millau Viaduct's roadway is almost four times the height of the roadway on the Golden Gate Bridge; its tallest tower is just 125 feet shorter than the Empire State Building.

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