France
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 551,695 km²
- Capital
- Paris
- ISO
- FR
What the flag means
The colors have no official meaning. Blue, white, and red are often linked to "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity," but this is said to be an interpretation added later.
Fun facts
- FlagThe blue and red of France’s flag are said to come from the colors of the city of Paris, and the white from the color of the former royal family.
- GeographyBecause of its shape, mainland France is nicknamed “the Hexagon” (l’Hexagone).
- CultureIn France on April 1, people play a prank by secretly sticking a paper fish on someone’s back.
- CultureThe Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris.
