France
Capital - Paris
Chief of State - President Jacques Chirac (since 5/17/95)
Head of Government - Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin (since 5/7/02)

• Began deploying the first of an expected 300 troops to Afghanistan as part of  international operation to secure humanitarian aid. 11/16/01
• 2000 troops now involved in military operations.  11/6/01
• Will be sending over ground troops to assist.  10/29/01
• In September, wouldn't use word "war"; as of 10/7/01, said would answer call for military help, if asked.
• Government of France Prime Minister's Office
• Government of France President's Office
• French Embassy in Washington D.C.
• US Embassy in Paris