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INTRODUCTION TO FRANCE & ITS SYMBOLS FRANCE IN EUROPE & THE WORLD FRANCE – L’HEXAGONE The country is also called as “L’Hexagone” because it is roughly hexagonal in shape. GEOGRAPHY OF FRANCE 547,030 km2 Border countries : Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain & Switzerland 66 million people EIFFEL TOWER – LA TOUR EIFFEL It was built by bridge engineer Gustave Eiffel in 1889 It is 300m tall It is the tallest building in the world till 1930 FRENCH TRICOLOUR FLAG – LE DRAPEAU TRICOLORE A vertical tricolour flag of blue (bleu), white (blanc) and red (rouge) 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 THE MOTTO – LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ The national motto of France Dates from the Revolution Symbolizes the values of French Republic Liberté (Liberty) Égalité (Equality) Fraternité (Brotherhood) MARIANNE An allegorical women named Marianne was chosen in 1792 during the First Republic to represent France A personification of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of Goddess of Liberty Her face was on French stamps and coins, and the sculpted head of Marianne is on display in the office of every French mayor THE GALLIC ROOSTER – LE COQ GAULOIS Unofficial national symbol of France but has become a popular emblem of the republic Today, it is often used as a national mascot in sporting events such as football and rugby NATIONAL ANTHEM – LA MARSELLAISE Was 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 BASTILLE DAY – LA FÊTE NATIONALE Celebrated on 14th of July each year Was first celebrated on 14th of July 1789 Grand celebrations are held throughout France .

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