Western Europe
France
A vertical tricolour of blue, white and red. It emerged during the French Revolution by combining the colors of Paris with the Bourbon white and has become one of the world’s most influential flag designs.
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Adopted
1794
Proportion
2:3
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
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Blue
Historically associated with Paris; no single official modern symbolism.
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White
Historically associated with the French monarchy; no single official modern symbolism.
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Red
Historically associated with Paris; no single official modern symbolism.
Did you know?
The French tricolour inspired numerous later national flags, especially in Europe and in former French-influenced revolutionary movements.