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Moving around in France - transportation

The country’s road network is about 1,000,000 kilometers. It is worth noting that most of them have a good quality pavement. The road network is divided into motorways, national roads, and departmental roads. But, despite the fact that the quality of road in the country is at a very high level, it is often very difficult for tourists to travel by car, especially in large cities. This is due to the fact that in the country there is an acute shortage of parking spaces, and also during rush hour there are lots of unimaginable traffic jams. The country also has well-developed air transportation infrastructure. In Paris alone, there are two large airports operating simultaneously. They are located in the north and south of the city. The largest international airports operate in Bordeaux, Marseilles, Strasbourg, and Toulon. Nevertheless, there are some companies that conduct domestic flights. … Open

Economy roadmap of France

It should be noted that nuclear power plants have received special development in France. The Country’s use of atomic energy can be compared only with the energy potential of the United States of America. In Pierrelatte today, is located one of the largest plants dedicated to uranium enrichment, while in Normandy, a plant for the processing of radioactive waste successfully functions. On the basis of this, it is possible to draw the conclusion that France not only successfully uses atomic energy, but is also able to perfectly obtain its by-products, without hurting the environment. It is worth noting that France, despite its meager energy potential with regards to fossil fuels, has created an incredibly powerful system for generating electricity. This is why it produces much more energy than it consumes and actively exports its surplus to neighboring countries of the European Union, including Switzerland. … Open