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Vichy France, or the Vichy regime are the
common terms used to describe the government of
France from July 1940 to August 1944. This government, which succeeded the Third Republic, officially called itself the French State in contrast with the previous designation, "French Republic." |
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FRANCE is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and that also comprises a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. France is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. |
Official name | The "French state" |
| The land area (km2) | 674.843 | |
| Population (2006 est.) | 61,044,684 | |
| Language | French | |
| Capital | Vichy |