Flag of Greece
The flag of Greece has nine equal horizontal stripes that alternate blue and white, starting and ending with blue. In the upper corner next to the pole sits a blue square with a white cross that reaches its edges. The square is as tall as the top five stripes, and the flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- Blue #0858A8 · 56%
- White #F8F8F8 · 42%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Greece
Blue and white are often linked to the sea and sky of Greece, and the white cross stands for the Greek Orthodox Church. A popular explanation says the nine stripes match the nine syllables of the motto Eleftheria i Thanatos, meaning Freedom or Death, from the War of Independence. The striped design has been the only national flag of Greece since 1978.
Map of Greece
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey, and its long coastline faces the Aegean Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Greece?
The flag of Greece is blue and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Greece?
The flag of Greece has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Greece mean?
Blue and white are often linked to the sea and sky of Greece, and the white cross stands for the Greek Orthodox Church. A popular explanation says the nine stripes match the nine syllables of the motto Eleftheria i Thanatos, meaning Freedom or Death, from the War of Independence. The striped design has been the only national flag of Greece since 1978.
Can I download the flag of Greece?
Yes: this page has the flag of Greece as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Unknown authorUnknown author).
