Georgia

Georgia
Adopted	January 14, 2004
Proportions	2:3

• This article is about the flag of the Republic of Georgia. For the flag of the U.S. state of Georgia, go here.

The flag of Georgia, the Caucasus, is white with a red cross. In the center of each of the white cantons is a stylized red cross.

Symbolism

The flag is based on St George's Cross, like that of England, but with four smaller crosses on each corner. It was originally a medieval banner for the Kingdom of Georgia and was a symbol of The Rose Revolution of 2003, which led the country to a more pro-western pro-European direction.

History

The Kingdom of Georgia (1008–1490)

Another flag seen for the Kingdom of Georgia (1008–1490)

The Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (1762-1801)

The Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921)

Georgian SSR (1921-1922)

The Georgian SSR (1922–1937)

Georgian SSR (1951-1990)

Georgian SSR and Georgia (1990–2004)

Georgia (since 2004)