Prescott Library: Un(e) Immigré(e) en France (Foss): Start Here

French speaking countries

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Country Reports This link opens in a new window
Listing Countries of the World.
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Culturegrams This link opens in a new window
World Geography This link opens in a new window
Information from ABC-Clio with links to important people and places. Password needed.

Caswanna S interviews Pharlin N, Haiti
Part of the Library of Congress' resources on Interviews with Today's Immigrants.

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French Dictionary This link opens in a new window
Online dictionary from Oxford University Press

For a quick overview of a country's economy, political situation, and population data, visit one of these resources.

CIA World FactBook
This is a great resource for country information as it provides information on 266 world entities.
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The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
Country Profiles
Information on countries and territories around the world, provided by the BBC World News Service.
Country Studies
From the Library of Congress
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This Library of Congress resource presents a description & analysis of the historical setting & the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Countries: WHO
The World Health Organization maintains information on health care for member countries of the United Nations.

Ambassades et consulats étrangers en France
An alphabetical listing of embassies and consulates in France. When available, links to a related website are provided. Your home country should be listed here.
Country Resources from Migration Policy Institute
Articles, statistics, and more on immigration and emigration in various countries. Some articles are in French.
Family Members of an Alien Holding a Residence Permit for over a Year
Information from the Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (OFII) on steps needed to bring a family to France.
Immigration
IN FRENCH - France's Ministry of Interior webpages on Immigration, asylum, reception and support of foreigners in France
Long-Stay Visa Application Form
This is the document that would need to be filled out to get a visa for staying in France beyond 90 days.
Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (OFII)
OFII welcomes and supports aliens when they move to France.
Visas - FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions page on Visas to France from the France-Diplomatie website.