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What Are France’s Main Income Sources?

France has one of the most powerful

economies in the world. Manufacturing, or the

process of making a large number of products,

is one of the important income resources in

France and employs around one-fourth of the

population. France is considered to be one of

the major trading nations of the world and

exports many goods, such as clothing,

perfumes, and ne food.
Galeries Lafayette store, Paris
Agriculture is another important income

resource. Wheat is grown and re ned to make many kinds of delicious French pastries. French

cheeses, owers, and herbs such as lavender are also famous throughout the world.

Simiane-la-Rotonde village, Provence
Sénanque Abbey, Provence

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