Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France is the big part of France that is in Europe. It is often called the "Hexagon" because it looks a little like a shape with six sides. This part of France includes the mainland and the island of Corsica, as well as some small French islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Most people in France live in this area. It is where many important cities, like Paris, are located. Metropolitan France is part of the Schengen Area, which means people can travel freely between many European countries without needing passports.

Metropolitan France is different from overseas France, which includes French areas outside of Europe. Together, both parts make up the whole country. People from Metropolitan France are sometimes called "métro" by those living in overseas France.

Metropolitan France covers most of the land and has most of the people in France. It is a very important part of the country and has many beautiful places to visit.