[FRENCH] Introduction to France & Its Symbols
by CHAN JUN YAO
France - L'Hexagone
The country is also called "L'Hexagone" because it is roughly hexagonal in shape.
Le Drapeau Tricolore
A vertical tricolour flag of clue, white, and red. These colours date from the Revolution. Blue and red are the traditional colours of Paris while white is the ancient French colour that represents the King and the royalty.