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Flag of France (Tricolore)
Flag NameFlag of France (Tricolore)
Country NameFrance
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2FR
Date Adopted1794-02-15
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsblue, white, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue and red are the traditional colors of Paris, the capital, while white is the traditional color of the House of Bourbon, which ruled France for centuries. Together, the colors are often interpreted to represent the ideals of the French Revolution: liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red).
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerJacques-Louis David
Related FlagsFlag of Italy, Flag of Belgium, Flag of Ireland, Flag of Mexico, Flag of Romania
Legal DescriptionA vertical tricolour of three equal stripes of blue (hoist side), white, and red.
Description
The national flag of France, known as the Tricolour, is a vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red. It is one of the most influential flags in history, inspiring many other nations' flags.
