1. schools in France typically run for 8 hours (8am - 4pm). Some schools don't have classes on Wednesday. French schools are similar to British ones.
2. France is known for their coal when it comes to natural ressources. Coal played a significant role in the industrial revolution. They also have other natural ressources such as iron and uranium.
3. %94 of France are people born in france, but the rest include small groups of Germans, Russians, etc...