The national flag of France (French: drapeau français), known as the Tricolore, is a striking design featuring three vertical stripes of equal width. From left to right, the stripes are blue, white, and red. Its origin dates back to the French Revolution, when the colors of the King (white) and the City of Paris (blue and red) were combined. This flag holds profound historical significance, with each color representing different principles of the French Revolution. Blue symbolizes liberty and the pursuit of ideals, white represents equality and the desire for a just society, and red signifies fraternity and the bloodshed during the revolution's struggle for freedom. The Tricolore reflects France's core values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, making it not only a symbol of the nation's history but also a universal emblem of democratic ideals and human rights.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	February 15, 1794
Designed by:	Lafayette, Jacques-Louis David
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇫🇷

The emblem of France, often referred to as the "Arms of the French Republic," boasts a rich and intricate design. The emblem is characterized by a wide pelte shield that bears a lion's head on one end and an eagle's head on the other, with the letters "RF" for "République Française" in the center. Surrounding the shield, a laurel branch symbolizes the triumph and victory of the French Republic, while an oak branch signifies enduring strength and wisdom. Additionally, the inclusion of the fasces, a bundle of rods with an axe, represents the concept of justice and the power of the state. This emblem reflects France's enduring commitment to its republican values, justice, and the enduring spirit of the nation.

France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign country in Western Europe. Its capital is Paris, and its population is about 67.5 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Comoros, Dominica, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mauritius, Monaco, Saint Lucia, Spain, Switzerland, Suriname, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Capital and largest city:	Paris
Other major cities:	Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse
Official language:	French
Region:	Western Europe
Ethnic groups:	89% French (native-born), 4.4% French (naturalized), 6.2% non-citizens, 8.9% foreign-born
Religions:	51% Christian, 40% non-religious, 6% Muslim, 1% Jewish, 2% other faiths
Nationality name:	French
Area:	640,679 km² (247,368 sq mi)
Population:	67.5 million (2021)
Country codes:	FR, FRA (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.fr
Calling code:	+33