Flag of France
- Country
- France
- Capital
- Paris
- Continent
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1794
- Colours
- Blue, White, Red
What does the flag of France mean?
The flag of France, known as the 'Tricolore', is a symbol of the French Revolution. The blue and red are the colours of the city of Paris, while the white is the colour of the monarchy.
Colours and what they stand for
Blue
The city of Paris
White
The monarchy
Red
The city of Paris
History
Adopted in 1794. The order of the colours was reversed in 1812, but was restored in 1830.
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