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When was the Foreign Legion created?
1830
What are the colors of the Foreign legion's flag?
Green and Red
Can you join the Foreign legion if you are French?
Yes but your nationality will be changed at your incorporation to follow the tradition
How many nationalities are in the Foreign legion?
150
Can you keep your name when you join?
Not at the beginning, after six months if you want
How many men are in the Foreign Legion?
7500
Can women join?
No
Can Taiwanese join?
Yes
Why was it initially created?
To defend the French interests in the colonies
In which country did it start?
Algeria
in which country did the Foreign legion write its most famous episode during the battle of Camarone?
Mexico
How old do you have to be when you join?
Between 17.5 and 39.5 years old
How can you recognize the unit of the Pioneers of the Legion?
They have a beard, they wear an apron and they carry an axe
What shoes do legionaries wear?
Black boots with white laces
Which hat do the legionaries wear?
The white kepi
What is the minimum salary for a legionary
around 1350 euros
