France Facts

Interesting Facts for Kids

france_header: France Facts: Alsace, Paris, Provence
France Facts: Alsace, Paris, Provence

Here are some interesting France Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

  • Population: 68 million people live in the country (2023)
  • Capital: Paris, with 11 million inhabitants
  • Name: République Française (French Republic)
  • Motto: ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité‘ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)
  • Government: Democracy
  • Language: French
  • Religion: mainly Christians  65%, Muslims 8%
  • Currency: 1 Euro = 100 cents, until 2002 French Franc
  • History: In 700 – 500 BC the Celtic Gauls arrive in France. In 58 – 50 BC Roman Emperor Julius Caesar defeats the Gauls and France becomes part of the Roman Empire until 476 AD. French was ruled by kings for many centuries until the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. Then Napoleon becomes Emperor of the French Republic until he is sent to exile.
  • Flag: blue, white and red. The French refer to the flag as ‘Tricolore’ (French for ‘three colours’)
  • Anthem: La Marseillaise