France
Latitude Range
-69.172639° S ~ 51.071595° N
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Longitude Range
-177.148965° W ~ 167.984108° E
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Elevation Range
-2.0
m
~
4807.0
m
* Data Sources: Coordinates calculated from OpenStreetMap / Geonames; elevations referenced to NASA SRTM global digital elevation models (WGS-84 datum).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the coordinate range of France?
Metropolitan France is situated between longitude 5° W to 10° E, and latitude 41° N to 51° N. The geographic center is approximately at 46.22° N, 2.21° E.
2. What are the highest and lowest elevations in France?
The highest point is Mont Blanc in the Alps, standing at 4,807 meters (15,774 ft), which is also the highest peak in Western Europe. The lowest point is the Étang de Lavalduc, at 10 meters (33 ft) below sea level.
3. How is the zero reference for elevation determined in France?
The general levelling of France (NGF) uses the mean sea level recorded at the Marseille tide gauge between 1885 and 1897 as its altitude zero reference.
4. How to find spatial coordinates for French regions and cities?
Browse the list of regions below (such as Île-de-France) to lookup precise latitude, longitude, and elevation parameters.