L'Hexagone ( France)
France is called as "L'Hexagone" because it is roughly hexagonal in shape.
La Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower)
- Built by bridge engineer Gustave Eiffel in 1889
- 300m tall
- Tallest building in the world till 1930
Le Drapeau Tricolore ( French Tricolour Flag)
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A vertical tricolour flag of blue (bleu), white ( blanc) and red (rouge)
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These colour dare from the Revolution
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Blue and red are traditional colours of Paris while white is the ancient French colour that represents the King and the royalty
The Motto ( Liberté, Equalité, Fraternité )
- The national motto of France
- Dates from the Revolution
- Symbolizes the values of French Republic
- Liberté (Liberty)
- Equalité (Equality)
- Fraternité ( Brotherhood)
Le Coq Gaulois ( The Gallic Rooster )
La Marseillaise ( National Anthem )
- Written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792
- As a war song to motivate the troops from Marseille, on their way to Paris and the north eastern border of France where the new Republic was attacked by neighbouring countries
La Fete Nationale ( Bastille Day )
- Celebrated on 14th of July each year
- Was first celebrated on 14th July 1789