Running head: FRANCE
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countries highest point is located here on Mont Blanc at 15,770 ft. (World Atlas, 2010). Further
north you will experience heavily forested mountains along the Rhine River valley. There are
also volcanic regions and many rivers that reside in France. (World Atlas, 2010).
Biological Variations
The French cultural is a fusion of Celtic, German, Latin, and Slavic. The immigrants have
blended into the French society, therefore, a true origin is difficult to determine. When a person
thinks of an individual native to France, one’s first impression is to think of brown eyes, brown
hair, and olive colored skin. However, their biological characteristics are predominately very tall
in height, blonde or brunette hair, and very scrawny. These characteristics are likely to change
depending upon the area of the country that one is touring or visiting (World Travel Guide).
Food
Food is a big deal in France and they have always been proud of their way of cooking.
Fertile soil in France provides fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, and meat, nearly year-round.
The soil is also suitable for growing grapes, which are used for making some of the finest wines
in the world, which France is known for. Since the French appreciate their foods so much, the
presentation is just as important as the taste. Some foods that are important in France are: the
kumquat fruit, escargots (snails), the baguette, a long, thin loaf of crusty bread, crêpes (thin
pancakes, and mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, and squid. There are four courses are typically
served: salad, main dish with meat, cheese with bread, and dessert. With every meal there is