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Flag of Georgia

Europe · Asia
4.0M
2004
Flag of Georgia
GE | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

The large central cross is the Cross of St. George, the patron saint of Georgia. The four smaller crosslets are Jerusalem crosses. Together, the five crosses represent the Five Holy Wounds of Christ.

History

Known as the 'Five Cross Flag', it was used by the medieval Georgian Kingdom starting in the 13th century. It was restored as the national flag on January 14, 2004, after the Rose Revolution.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A white field intersected by a large red cross, with four small red crosslets in the four quadrants.

Color Meanings

white: Purity, wisdom, and virtue
red: Courage, bravery, and the Holy Wounds of Christ

Country Facts

Population
4.0M
Capital
Tbilisi
Languages
Georgian
Continent
Europe · Asia
Subregion
Caucasus
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
GE

Flag Identification

Adopted
January 14, 2004
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
2

Influences

Medieval Five Cross Flag of the Georgian Kingdom

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Flag Protocol

  • The central cross must be centered
  • The four crosslets must be positioned in the quadrants

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