Georgia Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Georgia

History of the flag

Georgia takes its name from Saint George, famous for slaying the dragon.

First used as a symbol of the Kingdom of Iberia in the Vth century, the georgian flag was reintroduced in 2004 by the new government following the Rose Revolution.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The red crosses symbolize bravery and justice, and the central cross is that of St. George, while the other four are said to have been added by George V ‘The Brilliant’ in the XIVth century.

  • The white background embodies purity, innocence and wisdom.