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What does the European flag consist of?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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De quoi est composé le drapeau européen ?
What does the European flag consist of?
Answer. Twelve yellow stars in a circle on a blue background.
De douze étoiles jaunes en cercle sur un fond bleu.
The number of stars does not change with the number of countries. The circle represents unity and solidarity among the peoples of Europe.
The official text that proves it
« Sur un fond bleu, douze étoiles jaunes forment un cercle. Ce cercle d’étoiles symbolise l’ unité , la solidarité et l’ harmonie entre les peuples d’Europe. »
On a blue background, twelve yellow stars form a circle. This circle of stars symbolizes unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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