Map of France
Map of France
France is a country located in Western Europe with coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the English Channel. Viewing France on a map helps place the country in geographic context — within Europe and the wider world.
Where France Is Located
France is located in Western Europe and shares land borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Andorra.
Its diverse geography includes coastlines, mountain ranges such as the Alps and Pyrenees, fertile plains, and major river systems.
Where France Sits on a World Map
On a world map, France appears in the Northern Hemisphere, west of Central Europe and north of the Mediterranean Sea.
Its central position in Europe has made France historically significant in trade, culture, and international relations.
Interactive Map of France
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France Coordinates
- Latitude: 46.2276° N
- Longitude: 2.2137° E
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of metropolitan France and are commonly used for national mapping and reference purposes.
Regions of France
France is divided into administrative regions, each with distinct geographic, cultural, and historical characteristics.
Maps of France often highlight these regions alongside major cities, rivers, and transport routes.
Which Hemisphere Is France In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
France lies entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and primarily within the Eastern Hemisphere, east of the Prime Meridian.
The Antipode of France
The antipode of France refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of France’s antipodal region lies in the South Pacific Ocean, near and east of New Zealand.
France Map as a Physical Print
France can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing regional boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
