flag: Guam
Unicode: 1F1EC 1F1FA
Description
A flag emoji representing the country of Greece, consisting of nine horizontal alternating blue and white stripes with a blue square 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. Can also evoke feelings related to Greek culture, history, tourism, or sports.
Backstory
The current flag of Greece was adopted in 1822 during the Greek War of Independence and officially recognized in 1978. The blue and white colors symbolize the sky and sea, and the purity of the struggle for independence. The cross represents Eastern Orthodoxy, the established religion of Greece.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating Greece's national day: 'Happy Independence Day! 🇬🇷'
- Supporting the Greek national team: 'Go Greece! 🇬🇷⚽'
- Indicating Greek origin or heritage: 'My family is from Athens! 🇬🇷'
- Discussing travel to Greece: 'Dreaming of a trip to Santorini! 🇬🇷💙'
Cultural Differences
General usage:
Universally recognized as the national flag of Greece and used in contexts related to the country.
Sports events:
Commonly used by fans to support Greek teams or athletes.
Cultural heritage:
Used to denote Greek heritage, traditions, or language.