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What religion do the French mainly believe in?

Catholicism.

France has a total population of 66 million (2065438+65438 in 2004+1 0/), of which France has 63.9 million. Among the residents, 64% believe in Catholicism, 3% believe in Islam, 3% believe in Protestantism, 1% believe in Judaism, and 28% claim to have no religious belief. (Cross survey data in 2009).

The French Republic, referred to as "France" for short, is a semi-presidential republic in Western Europe, and its overseas territory includes parts of South America and the South Pacific. The main ethnic groups are French, bretons, Corsican and Alsace.

France is a highly developed capitalist country and one of the four largest economies in Europe. Its citizens have a high standard of living and a good social security system. It is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, a founding member of the European Union and NATO, a member of the Schengen Convention and the Group of Eight, and one of the major political entities on the European continent.

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France is made up of many nationalities. In addition to the main French, there are Alsace, bretons, Corsican, Flemish, Basque and other ethnic minorities in the border areas, accounting for about 7.9% of the total population. 64% of the residents believe in Catholicism. Belongs to a Catholic country.

1294, after the end of the Hohans dynasty in Germany, French forces gradually became stronger in Europe. Through the purchase of inheritance and the victory of the war, the wealth of the French king increased continuously, so he gained an independent position in Europe and gradually occupied a dominant position in politics, economy and culture.

In order to protect the interests of the church and resist the invasion of other European countries, the Pope made an alliance with France in order to seek help and protection. He took back the assisi of Italy from the Kaiser and gave it to France, so France gradually replaced Germany's position in the church. The French ruled Italy, and the cardinals and popes were all held by the French. In this way, France is in a leading position among Christian countries.

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