Georgia

Georgian Flag

Above is the flag of Georgia, also know as the Five Cross flag

The main colours of the flag are white and red, because red is considered the national colour of Georgia, and the white symbolises hope and peace.

The main cross in the middle is the St. George Cross, because St George is the patron saint of Georgia. The smaller crosses in the corners are based of fthe Jerusalem Cross. All five crosses are thought to have represented the five Holy Wounds of Jesus

Fun facts about Georgia

1. There are roughly 4.4 million people in Georgia – about the same population as New Zealand!
2. So far, Georgia is coming 51st in the Olympics, with 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal
3. The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi
4. Georgian, Russian, Armenian, and Azeri are spoken in Georgia
5. Georgia is next Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan