National Symbols of France

Last updated on July 31st, 2024 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
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By Naeem Noor | Updated on July 31, 2024

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France is one of the oldest nations globally, and it is the most ethnically diverse country in Europe. The official name of France is French Republic. Its deep and broad influences made France a world leader in many aspects of culture like cuisine, politics, philosophy, music, cinema, and art… It is the largest country in western Europe and is also referred to as “Grande Nation.

”Liberté, égalité, fraternité – Liberty, equality, fraternity” is the French national motto initially used in the French Revolution. This motto can also be found in the French flag, which consists of three vertical bands; blue symbolizing liberty, white symbolizing equality, and red symbolizing fraternity.

The country’s ethnicity consists of French citizens and foreign nationals from many countries, especially from Africa. Paris is the capital and the largest city in France with its vast history. French is the official national language. The majority of France’s population is mostly Christian, and Roman Catholic, while there are also Protestant and Islamic minorities. As one of the European Union’s core members, France uses the “Euro” national money. The country code is “+33,” and the national domain is “.fr”.

The founder and the first king of France are Hugh Capet. The national hero and one of France’s national symbols are “Joan of Arc,” “the maid of Orleans,” with her accomplishments on the battlefield during the Hundred Years’ War. France’s national day is the 14th of July, during which the “Storming of the Bastille” happened, the flashpoint of the French Revolution in 1789.

France has many national symbols, including the world-famous Eifel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral. The national mausoleum is the “Place du Pantheon,” designed by the famous French architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot.

France’s national dance is called “branle,” a chain dance characterized by its side-to-side movements. France has one of the richest cuisines in the world. The national food is “Pot-A-Feu,” the French beef stew, while cheese and wine are two national symbols and France’s culinary lifestyle. “Pastis,” the anis liquor, is considered the country’s national beverage. The national dress is “Chemise,” a knee-length cotton or linen shirt, considered an undergarment for both men and women in the 18th century.

“Yew Tree,” symbolizing rebirth and change, is France’s national tree; however, they are rare in the country’s fauna. “The Gallic Rooster” is the unofficial national symbol and France’s national bird.

Having a robust culture, France has many national writers and poets, the most important are Victor Hugo and Charles Baudelaire. The country’s national instrument is the violin or, in colloquial terms, “the fiddle.” The national sport and the most-watched sport in France is football. France also has an airline called “Airfrance.”

Jean Castex is the current Prime minister of France, and Emmanuel Macron is the President.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Gaul
Official name(s)	French Republic
Alternative name(s)	French Republic (official, English)
Regional location	Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain
Country name etymology	"Land of the Franks", Anglicised from Late Latin Francia, from Old Frankish Franko
Climate	Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral
Terrain	Mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east
Population	65,273,511
National Day	14 Jul 1789
Language(s)	French
Religion	Christianity
Country code	+33
Literacy rate	99%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Paris
ISO	FRA
Domain(TLD)	.fr
Ethnicity	French citizens & foreign nationals
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	French
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	640,679 km² (247,368 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+1 (Central European Time)
Average elevation	375 m (1,230 ft)
Coastline	4,853 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of France

Motto of France

Liberté, égalité, fraternité - "Liberty, equality, fraternity"

National animal of France

The National animal of France is Gallic Rooster

National flower of France

The National flower of France is Lilly. Botanical name is Lilium.

National bird of France

The National bird of France is Gallic Rooster

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Neighbouring countries of France

French Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

What is learned in the cradle lasts to the grave.

It’s a big wind that blows on small doors.

Honey in the mouth, bile in the heart.

The heart sees farther than the head.

Men leap over where the hedge is lower.

Who can’t pretend cannot govern.

It is easier to abstain than to restrain.

A sin that is hidden is half forgiven.

Where wine appears the doctor disappears.

He who does not advance goes backwards.

Repentance costs dear.

The apple does not fall far from the tree.

What goes around comes around.

Nothing is such a heavy burden as a secret is.

He who wants to conquer lechery must flee from it.

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