Flag of Greece
Flag Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Greece look like?
The flag of Greece, known as "Galanolefki (Blue and White)", features the colors Blue, White. The nine stripes represent the syllables in the Greek phrase "Freedom or Death." The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy.
When was the flag of Greece adopted?
The current flag of Greece was officially adopted in 1978.
What do the colors of the Greek flag represent?
The nine stripes represent the syllables in the Greek phrase "Freedom or Death." The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy.
About Greece
- Capital
- Athens
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- 10,737,428
- Area
- 131 km²
- Currency
- Euro
- Languages
- Greek (official language) 99%, other (includes English and French) 1%
- ISO Code
- GR / GRC
- Calling Code
- +30
- Domain
- gr