South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup-all information for France!

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The national soccer team captivated him many thousands of fans in the world during 1998 when they won the tournament. For the first time, the national team won the World Cup. Under the leadership of the star Zinedine Zidane, Europeans to beat Brazil 3-0 in the final. They reach the final of World Cup that its rival had won four times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994). On the other hand, many people welcomed achievement of the group as one of the greatest sporting moments in the history of the French.Mr Zidane, France has produced great footballers just Fontaine, Michel Platini congratulating them, Manuel Amoros, Luis Fernández, Jean Tigana, Eric Cantona and Alain Giresse. at the same time, there are some world-class coach: Henri Michel, Jean-Michel Cavalli and Philippe Troussier.

France: country Profile

The French Republic is located in Western Europe. It is bordered by eight countries: Spain and Andorra to the South, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland and Germany to the East, Luxembourg and Belgium in the North. Covers 211, 200 square miles (more than twice the size of Nevada, USA). More than 65 million people live in France. Paris is the capital. The country in other cities including Lyon, Marseille and Lille.From an economic point of view, has long been among the most industrialized nations of the world.On the other hand, France is very famous for the remarkable women of Joan of arc Madame Marie Curie, Marie-José Perec, scientists, gastronomy, multi-ethnic society and tourism. Annually, more than 70 million foreign visitors came The palaces, fashion boutiques, museums, galleries and luxury restaurants. is the country of origin for UNESCO. Lastly, France is the cradle of the Jules Rimet, one of the architects of the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup tradition

The European nation has made his debut World Championship in the early 1930s when took part in the first world event. thereafter the men's football team competed in Rome ' 34. Between July 4 and July 19, 1938, the World Cup III was held in Paris, where the host came in eighth position. From the 1950s to the 1970s, European democracy appeared at incidents in 1954, 1958, 1966 and 1978. From the early 80s, the national team came in fourth position, after Italy, West Germany and Poland. In the meantime, finishing Fifth in the games of the Olympiad XIX in the United Mexican States.

The biggest surprise of the Olympic Games in 1984 was France. The national team was Unbeatable, but in the case and picked up a gold medal for the first time, to the detriment of Brazil and of Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Meanwhile, one of the most interesting moments of the Olympic Games when they defeated Brazil. Therefore, it was one of the Favorites to win the Cup in 1986 in Mexico City, together with Brazil and Argentina.During this event, France, lead by Michel Platini congratulating them, placed third, outpacing Brazil and England.In spite of these gains, between 1990 and 1994, this would not be able to enjoy the world tournament in Paris at that time, he was awarded the 1998 World Cup.July 12, 1998, France defeated Brazil team 3-0 and became the sixth country to win the men's football World Cup.Won all seven of their games in the first round, the hit South Africa (3-0), Saudi Arabia (4-0) and Denmark (2-1).In the next round, were defeated Paraguay 1-0 and Italy (4-3).With a victory over Croatia (2-1) in the semi-finals, France qualified for the semi-finals for the first time.

Men's football team was runner up 18 World Cup in Germany this tournament was the 13th World Cup in France was last year involved. one of the 32 national teams to qualify for South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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French kissing-what are the rules about kissing in France?

French kissing-sort the French instead of another kind-just seems to have gotten a bad rap. To listen to people talk this is very safe to go to the public without some French person in a hurry up and plastering your kisses. Male, female, young and old ...

The truth is, as usual, rather less y. fruit!

The French really Kiss friends such as a greeting. Usually two cheek. It is often a kiss air between people who don't know each other very well but close friends to contact. Depending on the region might be two, three or four more and kisses.If you're in an bigish collection this may take a little kiss you!, also, to say good-bye to going home for the night. Kiss women men women men kiss ...

.. but I am very ... very rarely seen men Kiss men, and the usual form of greeting for foreigners, man or woman, is a handshake. kissing is for friends.You do not need to be much more than a casual acquaintance, it is true, but are not foreigners. If you switch to French person and try to kiss for the first time that you will be regarded as a very front, probably rude.

The French are very polite, is that just as with most things in a foreign culture, knowing that the rules for the French kissing is not easy. Best advice is to watch and see what other people.

So in case of doubt, hold your hand! The French always shake hands. I would shake the hand of my friend with the way that someone I know or I meet on the line. Or the mechanic I know in a garage.If someone comes to provide services at home, like the telephone, the delivery of a new freezer or reference to a project building, I will shake their hand always. my wife will.

We will kiss them, regardless of how good looking!

Neither you kiss or shake hands, absolutely every time you encounter, only the first time each day.So if you meet someone in the morning with coffee, the appropriate greeting.If you can see once again that tonight will not normally welcome them again beyond saying hello. Also, if you are in a row, for example, it is common to kiss or shake hands when exiting, but it would be if you were in a person's home for dinner.

Confused yet?, as I said, I'd better track what do other people.Fairly often if you do not have known someone at the beginning of an evening, dinner party, we can shake hands.However, at the end of the evening, if you're relatively well, you may Kiss to say goodnight.

French children appear automatically scheduled to kiss from birth.I remember when we first to live in France to Sat outside a bar and two young children came with their parents. we never had before, but two children came over and kissed us about cheeks Were rather surprised. at the time, but their parents just gave us a friendly smile and a wink. the other we are children come and present a cheek for us to kiss.

I'm not sure that there is a rule for French kissing and you can be assured that once you learn what is normal for a specific region and will change to a different! the secret is to keep your wits about you, learn what is acceptable as noble where you are and, in case of doubt, shake hands. in fact, the secret is to accept as part of that in France and you don't get stressed about this. If you are kissed, that is a compliment-which is exactly what it is.

For more information about French kissing and light-hearted but informative view for all things French pop on Frenchlife4real .com. is written by an ex-pat living in English-speaking and working in France full so if they come for holidays or move permanently in France in mind, it is worth reading.

A little Bit about France

France-a country surrounded by love and romantic mood. France is a country of hundreds of pleasant perfumes and bright lines of green orchards. Also, France is the homeland of gourmet dishes. The atmosphere of tenderness, calm and appeasement surrounding the French roads. The most famous fashion Shows are held in France, and the best in the world ever get couturiers tired by creating a charm for magic. Never will you can learn everything about France from books. Travel France cannot be done within a week, month and even a year. In addition to France with the mysterious charm, do you want to dream. Forecast in France is predictable, there are no sudden changes in temperature and the climate is very hot.

It is impossible to list all the attractions of France. Perhaps there are more of them here than anywhere else in the world.No one else does not care that much about the architectural heritage, such as Lakes and flooded with French. dense fog, quiet and snowy Alps, gentle sun on the green meadows-all calls for you, you're ready to share the secrets of many centuries.

French cities live their noisy and working life, particularly chapter. Therefore, tours in Paris is so popular among young people. However, when paying attention to all tourists from different parts of the world, it is easy to see people of all ages. Cathedrals, museums and theatres is France that poets write poetry, artists draw paintings and factors play tents on.Vacations in France will present you with lots of emotions and will help you understand the meaning of human existence. here is new life every day. Without doubt, tourism in France eyimeroyse because it is one of the most visited countries in the world.

French is the people that used to surround themselves with grace and beauty. Even all holidays are treated as highlights, organization of which take lots of time and effort. New years in France is certainly one of the most important holidays. On this day, Bob arrive in houses on the donkey and climbs on the roof. Introduction through chimneys, Santa instead penetrates into the home.Santa Claus makes all the gifts in the shoes hanging on the wall children carefully, from the chimney of a few days before its appearance when holiday celebrating new ears, some people prepare a dinner break at home, serving table wine, roasted wild bird, salads, cookies and candy. Others, who decide to go out, bring about revenyon holiday (dinner) supplied with restaurants and cafes of Paris and other cities of France. For French, New Years Eve is primarily a religious holiday, meaning an awareness of the importance of the birth of Christ.

Tour operator in France will help for the selection of the city of your dreams. is Magician, I will try to bear in the world of incredible.With your own eyes to see these locations that bewitch and penetrate the deep soul. French Hotels will do nothing to give you comfort of your various departments will be brought to your attention.

Many resorts in France, every year, warmly welcome all travellers. Côte d-d'Azur, considered the most famous place for leisure in France, with such well-known cities such as Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez, Monaco, CAP CAMARAT, Ez-Vilazh and Juan Le Pen.If life-giving Air Alps attract far more from sunny beaches and emerald green sea, and then you must visit French ski resorts such as Avoriaz, Morzin, Brid Le Ben Torans, Courchevel, Val, Tin, Chamonix.

Cristal clear air of the mountains, mysterious nature, calm environment of dazzling white snow attracts snowboarders from all over the world; if you are interested in the Alps, and I would like for some time to get away from civilization, and then order ski tours in France, perhaps this is really what you've been missing for so long!Departing in the tour bus with France, you can get to see all little-known but very interesting places, most likely to visit on your own.

Visa for France arranged usually within 2-3 days that you will need a valid passport, travel a 3 x 4 image, internal passport, insurance policy, proof of employment.

Tour in France-is another opportunity to take a look at the heart of this place and to realize that what you have seen the most beautiful experience of your life.

By Igor Vishnevskiy

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