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Customs and Traditions of France

Customs and Traditions of France

Language According to Countryaah, the official language in France is French. In Alsace and Lorraine, many people speak German dialects, Flemish in Flanders, Breton in Brittany and Provençal in Provence. Religion Most of the believing inhabitants of France profess Catholicism, adherents of Islam live here much less, and Protestants and Jews make up an insignificant part of the religious population. Holidays Holidays and non-working days in France: January 1 (New Year); Easter; May 1 (Labor Day); May 8 (Liberation Day);…

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Types of Universities in France

Types of Universities in France

The two-part university landscape in France is unique in its form and shows that the promotion of the elite still occupies an important position within the French university system. On the one hand, there are the universities (Universités) that are open to the general public and not restricted in admission. On the other hand, there are the elitist, non-university Grandes Écoles. The latter are the most prestigious educational institutions in France and act as a training center for the country’s…

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France Higher Education

France Higher Education

According to Countryaah, France is the largest country in Western Europe. The country consists of 22 regions and has a population of about 60 million. people in total. Higher education in France The teaching tradition in France is in some areas different from the Danish one. France does not have a strong tradition of close dialogue between teachers and students in higher education, although this is changing in recent years. As a student, you will often also experience more discipline…

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Vocational Training in France

Vocational Training in France

France attracts many foreign students surpassed only by the United States and Britain. France is a cultural center in Europe and is today the world’s most visited tourist country with approx. 60 million tourists a year. Paris in particular is popular, but also France’s varied nature, well-developed food and wine culture and the many museums and sights around the country attract quite a few tourists. As one of countries starting with letter F listed on Countryaah, France also attracts students…

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8 Master’s Programs for Forestry Engineers in Europe

8 Master’s Programs for Forestry Engineers in Europe

Did you finish your degree in Forest Engineering in your country and do you think about doing a master’s degree in the area of Europe? Then check out now these 8 master’s programs for forestry engineers in Europe that we have separated in this list. There are top programs in the following countries in Europe: Czech, Finland, Portugal, Sweden, France, and Italy. To learn profile of each country in Europe, please visit Countryaah. The options are in different countries and…

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