flag: Gabon
Unicode: 1F1EC 1F1E6
Description
The flag of Greece, a national flag consisting of nine horizontal stripes of blue and white, with a blue square canton in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white cross.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents national pride, identity, and patriotism for Greece.
Backstory
The flag of Greece, known as the 'sky-blue and white,' was officially adopted in its current form in 1822. The nine stripes are said to represent the nine syllables of the phrase 'Eleftheria i Thanatos' (Freedom or Death), which was the motto of the Greek War of Independence. The cross symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the established religion of Greece.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating national holidays like Greek Independence Day: 'Happy Independence Day! 🇬🇷'
- Referring to Greece or Greek culture: 'Visiting Greece next summer! 🇬🇷 The food is amazing! 🇬🇷'
- Supporting Greek sports teams: 'Come on, Greece! 🇬🇷'
- Discussing Greek heritage: 'My family is from Greece. 🇬🇷'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized globally as the flag of Greece, often associated with ancient Greek history, philosophy, and democracy.
East Asian culture:
Understood as the flag of Greece; associations might be less pronounced regarding specific historical nuances compared to Western cultures but the country's significance is generally acknowledged.