drapeau français, Tricolour, Tricolore
The French Republic (République française) known as France is a country in Western Europe with overseas regions and territories in the Americas; the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its mainland shares borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain. Its official language is French. The capital and largest city is Paris.
The flag of France was adopted after the French Revolution in February 1794. The design is a vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red.
| Capital City | Area (World Ranking) | 2023 Population (World Ranking) | Currency | Flag Ratio (Decimal) | Adopted |
| Paris | 643,801 km² / 248,573 mi² (41st) | 67,654,000 (22nd) | Euro (EUR) | 2:3 (1.5) | 1794 |