FRANCE (AD 987–1940},{1944–) State, capitalist (French Republic). (It was formed on the territory of modern France as a result of the renaming of the West Frankish Kingdom. As a result of the defeat in the 2nd World War, it was occupied by Germany and Italy, the French state was created on part of the territory (Vichy regime), part of the territory was annexed to Germany}, {Restored as a result of the victory of the anti-Hitler coalition over Germany.) The capital is Paris.