Proper noun
(historical) A former kingdom inhabited by the Franks, spreading over modern-day France (except Brittany and Corsica), the Low Countries, large parts of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Northern Italy.
(rare) Alternative spelling of Frankia (Franconia).
Francia
A female given name
All of Paraguay's accomplishments during this period, including its existence as a nation, were attributed almost entirely to Francia. Source: Internet
Fletcher, Who's Who, p. 114. Yorke, Kings and Kingdoms, p. 141. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that Egbert spent three years in Francia before he was king, exiled by Beorhtric and Offa. Source: Internet
Because of Francia’s restrictions of freedom, Fulgencio Yegros and several other Independence-era leaders in 1820 planned a coup d’état against Francia, who discovered the plot and had its leaders either executed or imprisoned for life. Source: Internet
Beorhtric's reign lasted sixteen years, and not thirteen; and all extant texts of the Chronicle agree on "iii", but many modern accounts assume that Egbert did indeed spend thirteen years in Francia. Source: Internet
By his end, however, the dynamics of rulership in Francia had changed, no hallowed Meroving was needed, neither for defence nor legitimacy: Charles divided his realm between his sons without opposition (though he ignored his young son Bernard ). Source: Internet
Cook, p. 200 Illuminated choir missals on display at Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in 1913. Source: Internet