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Flag of Georgia

Flag of Georgia
GE · 2:3

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

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

Flag Identification

Adopted
January 14, 2004
Proportions
2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors
2

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Sources

  • State Council of Heraldry (Georgia)
  • Britannica