English Festival-French Legacy

English Festival April-May 2005-Providence University

1. Exhibition of Pictures of France with introduction in French and in English-20 pictures by Dr. Montoneri

2. Dr. Montoneri: "Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix", May 05 (Thur.)1:10—3:00pm T.242

3. Dr. Montoneri: "From French Literature to French Music", May 12 (Thur.)1:10—3:00pm T.242

Information about France

• France is the world 4th economic power
• The most visited country in the world (75 million visitors/year)
• Population: 62 million
• Three-quarters of the population lives in cities, including more than ten million people in the metropolitan area of Paris
• France produced 203 movies in 2004
• 30% of French people are connected to Internet
• 100 million people in the world study French (2nd after English)
• 180 million people are native speakers
• 63 countries belong to the "Francophonie" (promoting French culture and language)
• School attendance is compulsory for students aged 6 to 16, and all public schools up to the university level are free. Higher public education is free for all students who qualify.
• France is a founding member of the European Union, and its largest member state (543,965 sq km). Map of France
• Stretching more than 1,000 km, the Loire is the longest river in France.
• France is a founding member of NATO and the UN, and has a permanent member of the UN Security Council
• Since 1958, France has constructed a semi-presidential democracy (known as the Fifth Republic)
• The foundation of France may be dated to 486 (unified by Clovis I)
• France's motto "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" was first used as the rebels' motto during the French Revolution
• The Palace of Versailles is the number one tourist destination in France followed by the great chateaux of the Loire Valley
• List and biography of famous French people