... at 358,800 troops. Of these troops 203,200 serve in the army, 63,300 in the navy, 78,100 in the air force, and the remainder serve in strategic nuclear forces or in central staff positions. France requires all men between the ages of 18 and 35 to do national service for 10 months. Politics The current leader of France is president, Jacques Chirac. He founded ... .2% in North America 10.8% in Africa 5% in the Middle East 4.5% in Oceania 2.5% in Asia Territory Area : 550 000 sq km Relief : 2/3 of the area is plains Major ranges : Alps, Pyrenees, Jura, Ardennes, the Massif Central, Vosges 5...

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