France Flag

France flag
France flag

France's national flag is a tricolor with three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red. It is also known as the Tricolor and is one of history's most influential flags. With the exception of a brief period in 1848, the flag design was adopted following the French Revolution and has remained constant since then.

The flag is based on the cockade, a ribbon or emblem worn by the Paris militia during the French Revolution that was made up of the city's traditional colors, blue and red. White was added to the cockade to create a tricolor, which became France's national cockade.

In 1790, the tricolor was adopted as France's national flag, with the red band closest to the flagpole and the blue band furthest away. In 1794, Jacques-Louis David's improved design was approved. With the exception of a few days in 1848, the flag has been in use since the Bourbon Restoration in 1815.

The state employs two variants of the flag: the original, which has a darker shade of blue, and a version with a lighter shade of blue. France has used the older form of the flag by default since 2020.

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Country information

France is a country located in Western Europe. It is the largest country in the European Union by land area, and it is the third most populous country in the European Union, with a population of approximately 67 million people. The capital of France is Paris, which is known for its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.

France has a long and rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The country has been an important cultural and intellectual center for centuries, and it has played a significant role in shaping the modern world. During the Renaissance, France was home to many influential writers, philosophers, and artists, and it was at the forefront of the Enlightenment movement.

France is a parliamentary republic, with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The French political system is based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law, and the country has a strong tradition of civil liberties and human rights.

France is known for its diverse and varied landscape, which includes mountain ranges, forests, and coastal regions. The country is home to a number of World Heritage Sites, including the Palace of Versailles and the Mont-Saint-Michel.

France is also known for its cuisine, which is considered some of the finest in the world. French cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, and it has had a significant influence on the culinary traditions of other countries.

In addition to its cultural and historical significance, France is also an important economic and political player on the global stage. It is a member of the European Union and the United Nations, and it is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Independent Yes
Country codes FR, FRA (ISO 3166-1)
Official name French Republic
Official languages French
Religion 51.1% Christianity, 39.6% No religion, 5.6% Islam, 0.8% Judaism, 2.5% Others
Capital city Paris
Continent Europe
Time zone UTC+1 (Central European Time) • Summer (DST) •  UTC+2
Member of United Nations
European Union
NATO
Pacific Community
Population 65,639,301 (2023)
Population density 119 per Km2 (309 people per mi2)
Urban Population 81.5 % of the population is urban (53,217,966 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 36,527
Median age 42.3 years
Total area The total land area is 547,557 Km2 (211,413 sq. miles)
Highest point Mont Blanc (4 810 m, 15 781 ft)
Lowest point Étang de Lavalduc (-10 m, -33 ft)
GDP per capita $ 43,659 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Euro (€, EUR)
Calling code +33
Internet TLD .fr (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page France Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in France

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Paris 2,138,551
2 Marseille 794,811
3 Lyon 472,317
4 Toulouse 433,055
5 Nice 338,620
6 Nantes 277,269
7 Strasbourg 274,845
8 Montpellier 248,252
9 Bordeaux 231,844
10 Lille 228,328
11 Rennes 209,375
12 Reims 196,565
13 Le Havre 185,972
14 Cergy-Pontoise 183,430
15 Saint-Etienne 176,280
16 Toulon 168,701
17 Angers 168,279
18 Grenoble 158,552
19 Dijon 149,782
20 Nimes 148,236
21 Aix-en-Provence 146,821
22 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 146,598
23 Brest 144,899
24 Le Mans 144,515
25 Amiens 143,086
26 Tours 141,621
27 Limoges 141,176
28 Clermont-Ferrand 138,681
29 Villeurbanne 131,445
30 Besancon 128,426
31 Orleans 124,149
32 Metz 123,914
33 Rouen 112,787
34 Mulhouse 111,430
35 Perpignan 110,706
36 Caen 110,624
37 Boulogne-Billancourt 108,782
38 Nancy 105,334
39 Argenteuil 101,475
40 Saint-Denis 96,128
41 Roubaix 95,721
42 Tourcoing 91,574
43 Montreuil 90,652
44 Avignon 89,769
45 Marseille 13 89,316
46 Asnieres-sur-Seine 86,742
47 Nanterre 86,719
48 Poitiers 85,960
49 Versailles 85,416
50 Courbevoie 85,158
51 Creteil 84,833
52 Pau 82,697
53 Colombes 82,300
54 Vitry-sur-Seine 81,001
55 Aulnay-sous-Bois 80,615
56 Marseille 08 78,837
57 Marseille 15 77,770
58 Marseille 09 76,868
59 La Rochelle 76,810
60 Champigny-sur-Marne 76,726
61 Rueil-Malmaison 76,616
62 Antibes 76,393
63 Saint-Maur-des-Fosses 75,402
64 Calais 74,433
65 Beziers 74,081
66 Dunkerque 71,287
67 Aubervilliers 70,914
68 Cannes 70,011
69 Merignac 69,791
70 Bourges 67,987
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