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France national flag consists of a tricolour pattern, featuring three vertical bands in the colors blue, white, and red. English speakers commonly refer to it as the “Tricolour,” although it’s worth noting that the flag of Ireland and some other flags share this nickname. This design was formally adopted following the French Revolution, during which the revolutionaries drew inspiration from the horizontally striped red-white-blue flag of the Netherlands.
| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | FR, FRA (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | French Republic |
| Capital city | Paris |
| Continent | Europe |
| Member of | United Nations, European Union, NATO, Pacific Community |
| Population | 66,548,530 (2024) |
| Total area | 640,679 km2 |
| Highest point | Mont Blanc (4,810 m, 15,781 ft) |
| Lowest point | Étang de Lavalduc (-10 m, -33 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $44,690.9 (World Bank, 2023) |
| Currency | Euro (€, EUR) |
| Calling code | +33 |
| Internet TLD | .fr |