Feminine Countries (usually end in "-e"):
* La France (France)
* La Chine (China)
* La Belgique (Belgium)
* La Suisse (Switzerland)
* La Russie (Russia)
* La Grèce (Greece)
Masculine Countries (usually end in a consonant or "-ique"):
* Le Japon (Japan)
* Le Mexique (Mexico)
* Le Brésil (Brazil)
* Le Canada (Canada)
* L'Allemagne (Germany)
* L'Italie (Italy)
* Le Portugal (Portugal)
Exceptions:
* Some countries have irregular genders, such as "L'Inde" (India) which is feminine despite ending in a consonant.
* There are also some countries where the gender changes depending on the context.
It's important to note that these are just general rules, and there are always exceptions. The best way to determine the gender of a country in French is to consult a dictionary or grammar guide.