Georgia Flag

The large central cross alludes to Saint George, the patron saint of Georgia, symbolizing redemption, courage, and the country’s Christian Orthodox faith. The four smaller crosses represent the four evangelists or the unity of Georgia’s regions under one spiritual banner. The white background stands for purity, peace, and moral integrity.

The design echoes medieval banners used during Georgia’s Golden Age (11th–13th centuries), when similar crosses appeared on church art and royal standards. Following independence in 1991, a different tricolor was used, but public support for the historical cross design remained. In 2004, after the peaceful Rose Revolution, the five-cross flag was formally readopted on 14 January, signaling a return to Georgia’s historical roots and Christian traditions, seen as antidote to Soviet legacy and political turmoil.

A white field showcasing a prominent red cross extending to all edges, with four smaller red crosses occupying the upper-left, upper-right, lower-left, and lower-right quadrants. The cross-arm width and spacing are proportionally balanced to preserve visual harmony in the 2:3 overall ratio. The flag’s bold yet austere design conveys both simplicity and deep symbolism.

Georgia’s flag is flown on all public institutions, military establishments, schools, and at official ceremonies. It is customarily raised at dawn and lowered at sunset, never to touch the ground or be used inappropriately. During national periods of mourning, it is flown at half-mast. Special days such as Independence Day (26 May), Saint George’s Day, and Restoration of Independence Day warrant display at both public and private properties to affirm national identity.