France Flag - National Symbol of the French Republic #2043643 (License: Personal Use)

The French flag, known as the *tricolore*, consists of three equal vertical bands of blue, white, and red. Adopted during the French Revolution in 1794, it replaced the royal banner and embodies the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Its design has endured through regime changes and remains central to French civic life and international representation.

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