Use of "de" instead of "de la"

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Use of "de" instead of "de la"

Bonjour!

I was wondering that if "de la" for feminine countries does not contract then why is it, "Je viens de France" instead of "Je viens de la France".

Merci beaucoup

This question relates to:French lesson "Continents/countries/counties/regions/states are masculine, feminine or plural in French (Gender)"
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Use of "de" instead of "de la"

Bonjour!

I was wondering that if "de la" for feminine countries does not contract then why is it, "Je viens de France" instead of "Je viens de la France".

Merci beaucoup

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