International France relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (France), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of France

France is a country located in Western Europe. It is the largest country in the European Union by land area, and it is the third-most populous country in the EU. France has a long and varied history, with a rich cultural heritage that has had a significant influence on the world. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic, with Paris as its capital. The French government is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. The president, currently Emmanuel Macron, is the head of state and is elected by direct universal suffrage. The prime minister, currently Jean Castex, is the head of government and is appointed by the president. France is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international organizations. It is a nuclear-weapon state and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with veto power. France is also a leading member of the European Union and has played a prominent role in the development of the EU's common foreign and security policy. France has a diverse economy, with a range of industries including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. It is the world's sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and it has a high-income economy. France is also a major player in the global wine industry, and it is the world's leading tourist destination, with over 90 million visitors per year. France has a number of overseas territories and dependencies, including French Guiana in South America, several islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific, and a number of territories in Africa. These territories have varying levels of autonomy and are an important part of France's global presence.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, France Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Paris
Population 65 273 511
Land Area (sq km) 640 427
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 82 years

The influence of France in the World

France is a country with a High International Influence. It is located in place 9 in the world influence ranking. France's actions have a wide-ranging impact on the world and on other countries. Click here to know more !

France maintains contact with 129 countries. The five most intense relations France has are with: India with a score of 52 967 , United Kingdom with a score of 44 577 , Germany with a score of 37 600 , Asia with a score of 32 743 , and Russia with a score of 28 252 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of France
Position Country Influence Options
1 India 52 967
2 United Kingdom 44 577
3 Germany 37 600
4 Asia 32 743
5 Russia 28 252

The closest and strained relations involving France worldwide

The top five closest relations from France are: Croatia with a score of 9.98 , Greece with a score of 9.94 , Brazil with a score of 9.93 , India with a score of 9.93 , and Netherlands with a score of 9.87 .

Top 5 closest relations of France
Position Country Relation Options
1 Croatia 10.0
2 Greece 9.9
3 Brazil 9.9
4 India 9.9
5 Netherlands 9.9

While, the top five strained relations from France are: New Zealand with a score of 0.07 , Syria with a score of 0.14 , Algeria with a score of 1.78 , Russia with a score of 2.1 , and Taiwan with a score of 2.38 .

Top 5 strained relation of France
Position Country Relation Options
1 New Zealand 0.1
2 Syria 0.1
3 Algeria 1.8
4 Russia 2.1
5 Taiwan 2.4

A summary of international relations of France

Of the total of 129 countries with which France maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 37 countries , a Good relation with 38 countries , a Neutral relation with 37 countries , a Bad relation with 14 countries and a Very bad relation with 3 countries.

Summary relations of France. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 37
2.Good 38
3.Neutral 37
4.Bad 14
5.Very bad 3

All the international relations of France

All relations of France
Position Country Relation Options
1 Croatia 10.0
2 Greece 9.9
3 Brazil 9.9
4 India 9.9
5 Netherlands 9.9
6 Luxembourg 9.8
7 Monaco 9.8
8 Australia 9.7
9 Belgium 9.7
10 Romania 9.5
11 Canada 9.4
12 Serbia 9.3
13 Indonesia 9.2
14 Italy 9.2
15 Germany 9.2
16 Qatar 9.2
17 Bulgaria 9.0
18 Finland 9.0
19 Sweden 8.9
20 Iraq 8.9
21 Hungary 8.9
22 Kazakhstan 8.8
23 Portugal 8.8
24 Denmark 8.6
25 Egypt 8.5
26 Asia 8.5
27 Switzerland 8.4
28 Ireland 8.4
29 Austria 8.4
30 Spain 8.3
31 Saudi Arabia 8.3
32 Armenia 8.3
33 Niger 8.3
34 United Kingdom 8.3
35 Poland 8.3
36 Kosovo 8.2
37 Cyprus 8.1
38 Chad 8.0
39 Turkmenistan 8.0
40 Chile 7.9
41 Haiti 7.9
42 Turkey 7.9
43 Iceland 7.9
44 Norway 7.7
45 Barbados 7.7
46 United States 7.7
47 Japan 7.5
48 Albania 7.5
49 Ukraine 7.4
50 Czech Republic 7.4
51 Uruguay 7.3
52 El Salvador 7.2
53 Africa 7.2
54 Lebanon 7.1
55 Georgia 7.0
56 Iran 6.9
57 Andorra 6.8
58 Myanmar 6.8
59 South Korea 6.5
60 Philippines 6.5
61 Singapore 6.5
62 Suriname 6.5
63 Colombia 6.5
64 United Arab Emirates 6.5
65 Peru 6.5
66 Cuba 6.4
67 Pakistan 6.4
68 Mongolia 6.4
69 Togo 6.4
70 Democratic Republic of the Congo 6.4
71 Liberia 6.4
72 China 6.4
73 Dominica 6.3
74 South Africa 6.1
75 Djibouti 6.0
76 Holy See 5.9
77 Vanuatu 5.9
78 Kurdistan Region 5.8
79 Trinidad and Tobago 5.8
80 Mali 5.8
81 Comoros 5.8
82 Kenya 5.7
83 Malaysia 5.7
84 Gabon 5.7
85 Afghanistan 5.7
86 Hong Kong 5.6
87 Angola 5.5
88 Somalia 5.5
89 Rwanda 5.5
90 Brunei 5.5
91 Cape Verde 5.4
92 Mozambique 5.4
93 Palestine 5.3
94 Bangladesh 5.3
95 Republic of the Congo 5.2
96 Republic of the Congo 5.2
97 Lesotho 5.2
98 Mauritius 5.2
99 Cambodia 5.1
100 Tanzania 5.1
101 Burkina Faso 5.0
102 Senegal 5.0
103 Ivory Coast 5.0
104 Madagascar 5.0
105 Central African Republic 5.0
106 Papua New Guinea 5.0
107 Nepal 5.0
108 Morocco 5.0
109 North Korea 5.0
110 Mauritania 4.8
111 Kiribati 4.5
112 Laos 4.5
113 Mexico 4.0
114 Ethiopia 3.8
115 Liechtenstein 3.7
116 Venezuela 3.6
117 Azerbaijan 3.6
118 Thailand 3.6
119 Tunisia 3.6
120 Libya 3.5
121 Vietnam 3.5
122 Fiji 3.5
123 Israel 3.1
124 Argentina 3.0
125 Taiwan 2.4
126 Russia 2.1
127 Algeria 1.8
128 Syria 0.1
129 New Zealand 0.1

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .