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The Flag
• The blue and the red are the colors of Paris• The white symbolizes monarchy
Our national symbol
• Old play on words between the latin terms “galus” (gaul) and “gallus” (cock)
• The symbol of France in the peasant, proud, obstinate, brave and fertile previous history
• Orthez: 780 km from Paris
• South west of France with 41,309 kilometres square (like Belgium, Holland or Switzerland)
Aquitaine
• 270 km long along the Atlantic Ocean
• 3,049,000 inhabitants
Aquitaine
A good way of life
• The Atlantic Ocean :international surf competitions
Aquitaine
• The Pyrenees
• Famous vineyards
• Gastronomy
Aquitaine: a dynamic region
• European and international exchanges
• 4.5 % of the national wealth
• Gross Domestic Product: 66.4 billion euros
5% 17%
73%
5%
Services
Agriculture
Industry
Building trade
Distribution of the employment
Aquitaine
• Farming (wines, forest, fishing)
• Aircraft and aerospace industry
• Health
• Electronics
Typical landscapes of the region
Typical landscapes of the region
Typical recipe of the regionLa piperade
Take the seeds out of and peel them; blanch few minutes in boiling water; in a saucepan add a little oil, cook the onions slowly with little staining, add garlic, peppers, tomatoes cut into quarters; seasoning and cook 30 to 40 minutes.
Until tomatoes have rendered their water; break eggs into a bowl and beat with whisk; and cook just how long it takes to get scrambled eggs.
Fry them lightly ham to the pan and onto the piperade; serve immediately being sure to put on a small Espelette pepper.
Orthez
• 10,200 inhabitants
• Former medieval city
• Farming predominance
People living in a residence
• On average four people live in a house in France
Heating sources
• Electricity (46%)• Firewood (25%) • Gas (18%)
Electronic equipement
• Most used: Microwave oven Fridge Iron
• Least used: Kettle Hot plate
Electricity bill
• 33 % of French people: 400 and 800 €
• 11 % of French people: less than 200 €
• Only 6 % French people: more than 1700 €
