Flag of Greece
Description
- Nine horizontal stripes alternating blue and white with a blue canton bearing a white cross
- The nine stripes traditionally represent the syllables of the national motto 'Eleftheria i Thanatos' (Freedom or Death)
Trivia
- The nine horizontal stripes represent the nine syllables of the Greek motto 'Eleftheria i thanatos' (Freedom or Death)
- The blue and white have been Greek colours since the War of Independence from Ottoman rule
- The cross represents the Orthodox Christian faith central to Greek identity
Flag of Greece
The Greek flag was adopted during the War of Independence from Ottoman rule, featuring nine horizontal stripes alternating between blue and white, with a white cross on a blue canton. The nine stripes represent the nine syllables of the national motto "Eleftheria i Thanatos" (Freedom or Death).
Blue and white represent the colours of the Greek sky and sea, while the cross symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity, central to Greek national identity during Ottoman occupation. The current form was established in 1978, making it one of Europe's oldest continuously used flag designs.
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