Case Study: Population Distribution and Density in France (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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France's total population
France's total population
Approx. 64 million people
France's avg. population density
France's avg. population density
122 people per km²
Empty Diagonal: location
Empty Diagonal: location
Rural region cutting diagonally through Massif Central
Empty Diagonal: density range
Empty Diagonal: density range
0-49 people per km²
Empty Diagonal: migration destinations
Empty Diagonal: migration destinations
Paris, Rhône Valley, Mediterranean coast
Mediterranean coast: primary economic driver
Mediterranean coast: primary economic driver
Tourism
Mediterranean coast: example cities
Mediterranean coast: example cities
Nice, Cannes, Marseille
Marseille: main industries
Marseille: main industries
Oil refining, chemical processing, high-tech parks
Nord region: historical resources (18th-19th c.)
Nord region: historical resources (18th-19th c.)
Coal and iron ore deposits
Nord region: key transport improvement
Nord region: key transport improvement
TGV (high-speed rail) lines
Greater Paris Area: population
Greater Paris Area: population
Over 11 million people
Paris: key industries
Paris: key industries
Food, fashion, high-tech, tertiary services/tourism
Seine Valley: port cities
Seine Valley: port cities
Rouen and Le Havre
Seine Valley: GDP contribution to France
Seine Valley: GDP contribution to France
Approx. 30%