Using iPhone 5 (or 5S) in France and USA

Hi!
I am thinking of buying an officially unlocked iPhone in Lithuania . The problem is I will be living in Europe (Lithuania) for 3 months, then I will spend 3 months in United States and then in France for at least 6 months. All this time I will need to use it as a phone for calls, facebook, emails etc. I am willing to change carriers in each country. Would the iPhone work in all three countries or should I look for another smartphone?
I would love to have it as I have all things Mac though ...
Thank you,
Medeina

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