Francophone Countries Flashcards
Which architect created the once-controversial pyramid that serves as an entrance to the Louvre?
I.M. Pei
What is the name of the palace located just outside the city of Paris which was home to Louis XII, XIV, and XVI?
Versailles
This Frenchman was the originator of the modern Olympic games in 1896.
Pierre de Coubertin
This French speaking country is known for race cars and casinos.
Monaco
This is the Canadian province where French is primarily spoken.
Quebec
French fries are from which French-speaking country?
Belgium
Which continent has the most French speaking countries?
Africa
This is a French speaking country in the Middle East.
Lebanon
Which country is the birthplace of Emperor Josephine and the home of Mount Pelée, an active volcano?
Martinique
Where is the largest basilica (La Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix) in the world located?
Côte D’ivoire
What is the name of the French speaking country in South America?
French Guiana
This country which has not participated in war since the Treaty of Paris in 1815 speaks French as an official language.
Switzerland
Which French speaking country is located in the Pacific Ocean?
French Polynesia
What is the name of the traditional egg, ham and cheese sandwich eaten in Paris?
Croque monsieur
Which African country off the coast of Mozambique and Zimbabwe speaks French?
Madagascar
In which sea is Haiti located?
Caribbean Sea
Which country located on the French Riviera is the second smallest in the world?
Monaco
Which French speaking country is known as the “land of the mountains” in its native language of Taino?
Haiti
True or false: the population of Malagasies in Madagascar is bigger than the population of Australia.
True
What French engineering and industry finds its home in French Guiana?
Aerospace industry
