| French Republic | |
|---|---|
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| Capital | Paris |
| Land Area | 640,427 km2 |
| Population | 67,848,156 (2020 estimate) |
| Apple Stores | 20 (2020) |
The French Republic (French: République française), commonly known as France, is a country in Western Europe with several overseas regions and territories. The capital and largest city is Paris.
Statistics[]
The land area of France is 640,427 km2. As of 2020, the population is estimated to be 67,848,156, making it the 21st most populous country in the world. [1]
Apple in France[]
In 1981, Jean-Louis Gassée joined Apple Computer and established its European operations in France, which became the company's largest business unit outside of the United States.[2] Apple officially entered the French market in November 1981.[3][4]
Retail stores in France[]
Apple Carrousel du Louvre, the first Apple retail store in France, was opened on November 7, 2009 within the Carrousel du Louvre shopping center in Paris. This store was closed on October 27, 2018 and replaced by a new flagship store on the Champs-Élysées in November 2018.[5][6]
In early 2020, all 20 stores in France were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All locations re-opened by June 9, 2020.[7] However, all stores in France re-closed on April 3, 2021 as COVID-19 lockdowns were reinstated due to a resurgence of cases.[8]
Incidents[]
- Main article: Looting of Apple Stores
On December 8, 2018, looters broke into the Apple Store on rue Sainte-Catherine in Bordeaux during the Yellow vest protests across France.[9] By December 9, Apple stores in Paris on the Champs-Élysées and next to the Théâtre National de l'Opéra were boarded up and fortified after being damaged during ensuing riots.[10]
(December 9, 2018)
(December 9, 2018)
References[]
- ↑ France. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved on May 24, 2020.
- ↑ Be, Inc. Executive Profiles: Jean-Louis Gassée, Be, Inc. Archived 2000-05-12.
- ↑ Apple marks 40 years in France, opens Apple Music studio in Paris by William Gallagher, AppleInsider. 2021-11-10.
- ↑ Apple célèbre 40 ans en France et ouvre un studio radio Apple Music à Paris (French), Apple Inc. 2021-11-09.
- ↑ Apple Carrousel du Louvre closing permanently on October 27th by Michael Steeber, 9to5Mac. 2018-10-04.
- ↑ Remembering Apple Carrousel du Louvre, France’s first Apple store by Michael Steeber, 9to5Mac. 2018-10-27.
- ↑ Update: Stores in France open June 9, UAE June 8 by Michael Steeber, 9to5Mac. 2020-06-06.
- ↑ Apple closes all stores in France for COVID lockdown by William Gallagher, AppleInsider. 2021-04-02.
- ↑ Apple Store looted by French ‘yellow vest’ protesters, PhoneWeek UK. 2018-12-11.
- ↑ Bordeaux Apple store robbed and vandalized in French riots, 9to5Mac, 2018-12-09.
See also[]
External links[]
- Gouvernement official website (French)
- Explore France official tourism website
- France at OECD
- Apple Stores, France at Apple
- Atlas of France at Wikimedia Commons
- France at Wikipedia
