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The FATF, launched in 1989, unites 39 members across 50M sq km to fight $2T in laundering and terror financing yearly. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Franc Zone, a 1960s monetary union across 10M sq km, links 15 nations and France, balancing stability and sovereignty debates. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Western Europe Official name: French Republic Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 987 / 1919 Capital city: Paris Population: 62.6 million / 295 people per sq mile (114 people per sq km) Total land area: 211,208 square miles (547,030 square km) Language(s) spoken: French (official language), Provençal, German, Breton, Catalan, …