This is a list of flags used in the modern state of Greece or historically used by Greeks. In use since 1822 (as the Greek naval ensign), and from 1978 onwards as the sole National Flag. The current Flag of Greece was adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus in January 1822 as the official naval ensign of the country.

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This is a list of flags used in the modern state of Greece or historically used by Greeks.

The national flag of Greece, popularly referred to as the Blue-and-White (Γαλανόλευκη, Galanólefki) or the Cyan-and-White (Κυανόλευκη, Kyanólefki), is officially recognised by Greece as one of its national symbols and has 5 equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white. There is a blue canton in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white cross; the cross ...

The flag of Greece consists of nine alternating stripes of blue and white and a canton on the upper hoist side. The national anthem is "Hymn of Liberty" while the official currency is the Euro.

Greece. Formal Name: Hellenic Republic. Local Name: Ellás. Local Formal Name: Elliniki Dhimokratia

Information about the flags of Greece: National Blue and white flag, Flag of the Revolution, Flag of the Greek Church.

Jan 3, 2025 · The national flag of Greece (Greek: Σημαία της Ελλάδας) has a distinctive design consisting of nine horizontal stripes of blue and white, with a blue canton in the upper left corner bearing a white cross. The blue represents the clear blue skies and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea that surround Greece.

National flag consisting of nine horizontal stripes of blue and white with a blue canton bearing a white cross. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2 to 3.In the 19th century Greece was under Ottoman rule, but the desire for religious freedom and …

All facts about the flag of Greece in one place. The history of the flag, its colours and symbols. Download the current flag in svg or png.