Description

The flag of Greece features nine horizontal stripes of blue and white.
The stripes represent the nine syllables of the Greek phrase “Freedom or Death.”
In the top-left corner is a blue square with a white cross.
The cross symbolizes the Greek Orthodox Christian faith.
The blue color represents the sky and the sea surrounding Greece.
The white color stands for purity and the struggle for independence.
Adopted officially in 1822, the flag reflects Greece’s fight for freedom.
Today, it is a proud symbol of Greek heritage, unity, and national pride.