France

la France (FR N-F) the largest nation in area in western Europe, sometimes referred to as »the octagon« for its many-sided shape. The name comes from the »Francs« (»free«), one of the many marauding tribes from the east (Vandals, Huns, Alemanni, et al) who conquered the remnants of the ancient Gallic, Celtic, and Roman civilizations. France has been governed by kings, queens, emperors, and more recently presidents, premieres and legislatures. Obviously, France (specifically French musical…