France

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First Republic
1792-1794

Second Republic
1848-1852

Third Republic
The Third Republic started after the defeat of the French army under Napoleon III which was beaten by Prussia the 2 September 1870 in the battle of Sedan. Under the Third Republic was implemented the obligatory, free and secular school until 12 years old (mostly to teach the love of motherland and the desire of revenge on Prussia). It re-establish the masculin universel suffrage who existed already in the Second Republic but disappeared under the Second Empire, the right to join an union and the freedom of the press.

Dreyfus affair
In 1984 the captain Drefyus is accused of selling military information to the German Empire, but he was innocent, the fact is that we accuse him because he was a Jew and there was huge antisemitism maintain since centuries. Dreyfus was downgraded and imprisoned, and the debate between the ones who were supporting the innocence of the man, names the "Dreyfusard", and the ones who were accusing him, named the "Anti-Dreyfusard", divided the whole country. The true traitor was founded, it was the major Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy, and judged in 1897 but the army didn't want to lose face so the real culprit was declared innocent.

In 1998 the author Emile Zola wrote an open letter published in the journal "L'Aurore" named "J'accuse...!" which rekindled the discussion. Dreyfus finally received the presidential pardon and was reintegrated in the army as a major in 1906. This event which marked the Third Republic resulted in the law of secularism which separates the Church from the state and the freedom of religion.

First World War
There was tension in Europe, every countries knew the war was not that far to happens. The 28 June, in 1914, the murder of the Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo by a Serbian student cause the war: the Empire of Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia. The Shifting of alliances engage many countries in the war, on France's side (at the beginning): United Kingdom, Serbia, Russia, on France's enemy side: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy and the Ottoman Empire.

Germany arrived in France by passing through Belgium but get stopped during the battle of the Marne in September 1914, after that Belgium declared war on Germany. The trench warfare started in 1915. (not finished yet)

Second World War
The defeat: France and UK warned Germany that if he invades Poland, they would enter the war. German did it the first September of the year 1939. The Allies decided first to drill the frontier but then decided to stay behind the Maginot Ligne, because of the fear of a war like the WW1, counting on Belgium to resist. They waited 8 months, since September 1939 to May 1939, it's the "phony war". But with the material help of the URSS, the Allies blocks became inefficient and Germany passed by Belgium and then arrived in the North of France. Allies were cornered at Dunkerque and many soldiers were saved by the operation dynamo. France was defeated in five weeks, it the debacle. France changed its government (Paul Reynaud was replaced by the Marshall Petain) and signed the Armistice. Being no longer in the fight with the Allies.

Algerian War of Independence
Warning, the following part is about a sensible part of History

Algeria wanted his independence since France was treating the natives as inferiors to the Europeans but France didn't wanted to let him have his independence because it was mainly a settlement colony and it had a lot of resources to take. In 1945 the riots of Setif for the independence were repressed by the French government.

In November, 1st 1954, started the Algerian war of independence which was at this moment a part of the colonial Empire, marked by the 30 attack of the "Red All Saints days". They sent their army to fight Algerian National Liberation Front who's was using a guerrilla warfare since the fight was imbalanced. At first, France refused to recognize it as a war because they know what the others countries and especially the UN would think about this colonial war.

In 1955 France instaured emergency situation in Algeria which gave more right of the police, but the situation got worse in 1957 with the battle of Alger because the soldiers got all the rights to get information (like torture).

(this part is not complete yet, feel free to complete it with more dates)

Algerian War of Independence
The firth Republic succeeded to the Fourth Republic in October 4th, in 1958. It reinforced the power of the president (this change was encouraged by Charles de Gaulles) and established the direct universal suffrage for the president. The Algerian War was one of the causes since it created crisis that the Fourth Republic couldn't handle anymore.

Geography
France is the third biggest country of Europe, it's total area is amount 643 801 km² (including overseas territory). This country has been centralised during the XII century so the power is concentrated in the capital, Paris. The country is divided in regions, which are divided in departments. Regions (mainland France only):
 * Hauts-de-France
 * Grand Est
 * Ile-de-France
 * Normandy
 * Brittany
 * Pays de la Loire
 * Centre Val de Loire
 * Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
 * Nouvelle-Aquitaine
 * Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
 * Occitanie
 * Provence-Alpes-Côtes d'Azur
 * Corse

Oversea territories
France is not only composed of the Hexagone, it have many overseas regions (which as different degrees of autonomy from France) such as Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte. These are like the others regions but can benefit of special laws.

There are also overseas collectivies (they have a semi-autonomous status) such as French Polynesia (it has a great degree of autonomy since it has it's own president), Wallis and Futuna, Saint Martin, Saint Barthélemy and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Family

 * Alabama - nephew
 * Algeria - daughter
 * Andorra - nephew/niece
 * Argentina - niece
 * Armenia - aunt/uncle
 * Austria - stepbrother/stepsister or brother/sister-in-law (depends on the person)
 * Belgium - daughter
 * Benin - son/daughter
 * Bolivia - nephew/niece
 * Brazil - nephew/niece
 * Burkina Faso - son/daughter
 * Camerún - son
 * Canada - son/daughter
 * Central African Republic - son/daughter
 * Chad - son/daughter
 * Chile - nephew/niece
 * Colombia - nephew/niece or ex-brother-in-law (depends on the person)
 * Comoras - son/daughter
 * Costa Rica - niece
 * Cuba - niece
 * Cyprus - aunt/uncle
 * Dominica - daughter
 * Dominican Republic - nephew/niece
 * Ecuador - nephew/niece
 * Egypt - stepson
 * El Salvador - nephew
 * Equatorial Guinea - nephew/niece
 * European Union - son/daughter
 * Florida - niece
 * Gabon - son
 * Gaul - great great grandfather
 * Georgia - aunt/uncle
 * Germany - actual husband (depends on the person)
 * Guatemala - nephew/niece
 * Guinea - son/daughter
 * Greece - brother/sister or mother (depends on the person)
 * Haiti - son/daughter
 * Holy Roman Empire - ex-husband
 * Honduras - nephew/niece
 * Ireland - stepbrother/stepsister or sister-in-law (depends on the person)
 * Italy - sister/brother or father (depends on the person)
 * Ivory Coast - son/daughter
 * Louisiana - daughter
 * Lebanon - son/daughter
 * Macedonian Empire - great grandmother or mother (depends on the person)
 * Madagascar - son/daughter
 * Maine - son
 * Mali - son/daughter
 * Malta - aunt/uncle
 * Mauritania - son/daughter
 * Mexico - nephew/niece
 * Moldova - niece
 * Monaco - son/daughter
 * Mauricio - son
 * Morocco - son
 * Netherlands - nephew/niece
 * Nicaragua - nephew/niece
 * Niger - son/daughter
 * Panama - nephew/niece
 * Paraguay - nephew/niece
 * Peru - nephew/niece
 * Philippines - nephew/niece
 * Portugal - sister/brother
 * Puerto Rico - nephew
 * Republic of the Congo - son/daughter
 * Roman Empire - great grandfather or father (depends on the person)
 * Romania - sister/brother
 * San Marino - nephew or brother (depends on the person)
 * Senegal - son/daughter
 * Seychelles - son/daughter
 * Somalia - son/daughter
 * Spain - sister/brother - A good neighbor and a great person to chat to about fashion !
 * Switzerland - daughter
 * Togo - son
 * Tunisia - daughter
 * United Kingdom - ex-husband
 * United States of America - stepson/stepdaughter
 * Uruguay - nephew/niece
 * Venezuela - nephew/niece
 * Vanuatu - son/daughter
 * Western Sahara - nephew/niece

Friends

 * Japan; -friend
 * Switzerland; - close friend
 * Malaysia; - friend
 * Thailand;
 * Luxembourg; close friend
 * Scotland; -old friend

Neutral

 * Belgium
 * India
 * Russia

Enemies

 * England
 * USSR
 * Third Reich
 * Algeria; -a very complicated past they can't forget
 * Malta;
 * North Korea
 * ISIS

Past Versions

 * Kingdom of France
 * First French Republic
 * First French Empire
 * Second French Republic
 * Second French Empire
 * Third French Republic
 * Vichy France; -enemy

The United Kingdom
The love story started when they were colonizing many countries, this resulted in them marrying and having a child, Canada. However, they broke up later, when Canada was young and the UK has to raise his son alone. The UK married France's sibling, Spain, who is the mother of the United States of America. Despite that, France seems to have a strong relationship with the United Kingdom because of what they gone through together (alliance during the first and the second World Wars). The love feeling evolved in a sort of strange affection. There was a sort of romantic tension until France married Germany.

Germany
People also like to ship France and Germany, which create a rivalry between Germany and the United Kingdom. It becomes unhealthy when it is about Nazi Germany because of the occupation. But after this their willpower to not fight each other again made them become friends and even more. Germany is France's husband and they care a lot for each other - they were close enough to have a child, the European Union who is charged to keep peace and cohesion in Europe.

England
Do not confuse the United Kingdom with England. England and France have always hated each other and won't miss an occasion to make fun of each other. France nicknames England "Rosbeef" referred by the colour of his army and the joke that there is no sun in England so when English people try to tan they get a sunburn instead. While England calls France "Froggies" referred to the fact he likes to eat frog's legs. But even with these difficulties and their past ( the Hundred Year War's) they still like each other.

Scotland
Their friendship date back from the 13th century, mainly because of the fact they both hated England, with the Auld Alliance: if one country was attacked by England, the other had to help him. Apart from that, they helped each others during numerous battles. France love Scotlands' whisky and landscapes.

Japan
France is fascinated by Japan thanks to the manga and anime which were massively imported in the '80s and '90s and still very popular. This fascination is on both side, Japan keeps a very romantic and sophisticated image of France. . France is still at ease with the manji, which has a good meaning in Japan but reminds dark times to most of the countries of Europe.

Belgium
France and Belgium love making fun of each other, there is a debate between them about how to say 70,80 and 90 (French is one the official language of Belgium, not the only one). But despite this, they still like each other.

United States of America
France helped The United-States to win the war of Independence and gave him Lady Liberty to celebrate their victory. The United-States was a precious help during the first and second World Wars, with the Allies he freed France from the German occupation. So the two countries have good relations. France is also his aunt and godmother, which explains their close relationship.

Canada
Canada is France's son, and she loves him very dearly. The two of them have a lot of mother-son outings, all the while speaking French of course, but the language developed in different ways for them which sometimes brought confusion and misunderstanding, but they also found each other's accent very funny. France is somewhat over-protective of Canada since she deeply regrets how she abandoned him, even if it was a long time ago (France gave up Nouvelle-France (aka Canada) to England, little by little).

European Union
EU is France's son, and they care about them deeply and expects they will be able to keep peace in Europe.

Italy
He's their brother, but it's very complicated between them since a long time for many reasons (not only historical but actual disagreement between the two governements). France bullied him with Spain when they were children.

Switzerland
France is absolutely crazy about Switzerland's raclette and chocolate, Switzerland can't eat one of these without hearing France coming, they share their love of skiing. France cares a lot about her and really protective about her, even if they know that Switzerland is far from inofensive.

Spain
"My sister. We had a very turbulent relationship in the past, but now we're good. I think she's with my ex now."

- France's thoughts about Spain Spain is France's sister/brother, they get along very well even if Spain married France's ex, they avoid to talk about it because it gets weird. France likes Spain's music. They often talk about how USA can be unbearable when he start making jokes about them, but they still love him anyway because he still a little boy to them. In the past, they had a turbulent relationship, but that has been put aside by them for a long time. In addition, Spain feels very grateful for the French cultural influence that her sister gave her. Both countries have supported each other to overcome internal problems. The two enjoyed bullying Italy in the past, when they were young. Spain is proud of France for its marriage and leadership with Germany. Sometimes, she is excited to see France so happy. The bilateral relations between Spain and France are excellent. Its main content is given by the area related to the European Union, in which the two countries share common positions on many issues and in which framework there are frequent contacts between the authorities of both. France and Spain are responsible for the defense and care of Andorra.

Malaysia
France help Malaysia to be fully developed. 2 of Malaysia submarine built at Spain and France shipyard. France even give grants and scholarship to Malaysia student if they want to study at there. Both of their relationship mainly towards security and defence.

Thailand
Even if their relationships didn't started well (they fought in 1839 and 1940) they are now getting well. France really love to travel to Thailand's territory (but sometimes it make Thailand a little tired).

Vichy France
France really does hate him, it asks a lot of time to them to accept the fact he existed and they fell ashamed about that.

Free France
France absolutely loves Free France, they kind-of give a cult to them.

Kingdom of France
France hate the absolute monarchy because it had huge inequalities (which conducted to the French Revolution), but they're still fascinated by the battles, the lives of the kings and what they built.

USSR
After WW2 France chooses USA side so USSR became his enemy, now knowing what USSR did to it's own people, he definitely consider him as an enemy.

Trivia

 * These are not factual, and more about what the Countryhumans community think.


 * France creates a lot of ship controversy in the fandom. It is almost as if the fandom is divided in two whether to ship UK and France or Germany and France. For some, the UK is considered as the ex-partner of France while Germany is depicted as their actual partner, while for the others France never stopped to be with UK.


 * France is depicted in a lot of drawings with the stereotypical baguette, wine and croissant.
 * France is often shown to resolve any conflict by striking (if it's inside of the country) or by surrendering (if it's an external aggression).


 * France is pictured a lot saying "honhonhon" in comics.


 * It is assumed by some that her son is Russia.