Flag of Georgia
Flag NameFlag of Georgia
Country NameGeorgia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GE
Date Adopted2004-01-14
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsWhite, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe white field symbolizes purity, innocence, chastity, and wisdom. The red color represents courage, justice, and love. The large red St. George's Cross is a national symbol of Georgia and signifies Christianity. The four smaller Bolnisi crosses, also ancient Georgian Christian symbols, are believed to represent Christ and the four Evangelists.
Symbolism Categoriesreligion
DesignerUnknown (traditional design, readopted in 2004)
Canton DetailsN/A (the design covers the entire flag, with a central cross and four smaller crosses in the quadrants)
Related FlagsHistorical flags of Georgia, Flag of England (St. George's Cross)
Legal DescriptionLaw of Georgia on the State Flag of Georgia, adopted on January 14, 2004.
Description
The national flag of Georgia, also known as the "Five Cross Flag," features a large red St. George's Cross on a white field, with four smaller Bolnisi crosses in each of the four quadrants. This flag was historically used in Georgia and was readopted in 2004.
