Greece
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 131,990 km²
- Capital
- Athens
- ISO
- GR
What the flag means
The white cross in the upper left stands for the Greek Orthodox faith. Blue and white are often explained as the sky and sea, or as breaking waves, but there is no official definition.
Fun facts
- FlagThe 9 stripes on Greece’s flag are said to represent the 9 syllables of the Greek phrase “Freedom or Death”.
- GeographyGreece is said to have about 6,000 islands and islets, large and small.
- GeographyMount Olympus, once believed to be home to the gods, is the highest mountain in Greece.
- CultureThe Olympics originated in the athletic festival held at Olympia in ancient Greece.
