Flag of Malta
The flag of Malta has two equal vertical bands, white at the hoist and red at the fly. In the upper corner of the white band is a picture of the George Cross, edged in red. The cross is drawn in silver gray and shows a small image of Saint George slaying the dragon. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 51%
- White #F8F8F8 · 49%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Malta
Tradition links the red and white to Count Roger I of Sicily, who is said to have given the islands part of his red and white banner in the 11th century, although historians doubt the story. The George Cross was awarded to the people of Malta by King George VI in 1942 for their bravery during the siege of World War II. The flag was adopted at independence in 1964.
Map of Malta
Malta is a small island country in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian island of Sicily and north of Libya. It has no land borders; its closest neighbor is Italy, across the Malta Channel.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Malta?
The flag of Malta is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Malta?
The flag of Malta has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Malta mean?
Tradition links the red and white to Count Roger I of Sicily, who is said to have given the islands part of his red and white banner in the 11th century, although historians doubt the story. The George Cross was awarded to the people of Malta by King George VI in 1942 for their bravery during the siege of World War II. The flag was adopted at independence in 1964.
Can I download the flag of Malta?
Yes: this page has the flag of Malta as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
