France is often described as having a hexagon shape on the map, although it's not a perfect hexagon. It's more accurate to say it has a roughly hexagonal shape.

Here's why:

* Sides: France has six distinct sides, much like a hexagon.

* Angles: While some angles are close to 120 degrees (like a hexagon), others are slightly different.

* Irregularity: The coastline and borders are not perfectly straight lines, adding to the irregularity.

So, while not technically a perfect hexagon, France's shape is easily recognizable as a rough hexagonal outline.