France
was one of the world's foremost powers from the
latter half of the 17th century until the early
19th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries, France
built one of the largest colonial empires of the
time, stretching across West Africa and Southeast
Asia, prominently influencing the cultures and politics
of the regions. It is the most visited country in
the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists
annually. Send any of the cards below from this
historic country. |