France is more than the European hexagon you see on the map. Its rivers, mountains, farmland, and even overseas territories shaped its rise as one of the world’s greatest powers. From natural defenses like the Alps and the Pyrenees to the dangerous open plains that led to three wars with Germany, France’s geography is both a blessing and a curse. #France #Geography #Geopolitics #FrenchHistory #EuropeHistory | Geographic Enigma