Georgia
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 69,700 km²
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- ISO
- GE
What the flag means
The red cross on white comes from the cross of Saint George, the country’s patron saint. The design, including the small crosses in the four corners, is said to be based on the medieval "Jerusalem cross."
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Georgia, with a large red cross and 4 small crosses, is a “flag of 5 crosses”.
- GeographyGeorgia faces the Black Sea to the west, and the Greater Caucasus mountains stretch along its north.
- CultureTraces of winemaking from about 8,000 years ago have been found in Georgia, and it is considered one of the birthplaces of wine.
- CultureIn 2015, Japan changed its name for Georgia from “Gurujia” to “Jōjia,” which follows the English pronunciation.
