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    Posted 21 Jan 2025

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    France (Capital: Paris)

    India and France have agreed to jointly assess maritime threats in the Indian Ocean Region, focusing on piracy, terrorism, smuggling, etc. 

    Political Features

    • Land Boundaries:  Spain and Andorra (South), Italy Switzerland, Germany (East), Luxembourg (Northeast), and Belgium (North).
    • Maritime Boundaries: Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Biscay (West), Mediterranean Sea (South), English Channel (Northwest).

    Geographical Features

    • Highest Peak: Mont Blanc, part of the Alps.
    • Strait: Dover (Separates it from Southeastern England)
    • Major Rivers: Seine River (Paris located on it), Loire River, Rhône River.
    • Other Features: Massif Central (forested plateau), Pyrenees mountain (border between France and Spain).
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    • France
    • Mount Blanc
    • Seine River
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