National flag of Greece

Flag of Greece
The official name of Greece (GRC) is Hellenic Republic and consists of Blue and white flag colors. The capital city of Greece is Athens. Greece has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 10,992,589 or 11.0 M based on 52 states, 31 cities. The independence day is celebrated on March 25, 1821 and the founder of Greece is Alexander the Great.

10,992,589
(11.0 M)

Population

131,990.0 km2
(50,961.60298 sqm)

Area

Europe

Continent

UTC+02:00

Timezones

About Greece Flag

Greece flag
Greece Flag Colors   Blue
  White
Meaning of Greece flag colors

This flag is recognized as the national symbol of Greece. The nine stripes on it relate to the nine syllables in their motto for independence “freedom or death.” The cross is a symbol of Greece being a Christian country. Blue and white reflect:
Blue: the sky and the sea
White: purity of the nation.
Greece Flag Proportion Ratio 2:3
Greece Flag Proportion in Decimal 1.5
Official Greece's Flag Adoption Date December 22, 1978 (45 years, 4 months ago)

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Facts About Greece

Country Name Greece
Official Name Hellenic Republic
Capital of Greece Athens
Demonym Greek
Dialing Code 30
Country Code GR/GRC
Currencies Euro (€)
TLDs .gr
Area 131,990.0 km2
50,961.60298 sq mi
Coordinates 39.0, 22.0
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Religions in Greece Christian 88%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 5%, Irreligion 6%, Other religions 2%
Major Languages Greek (el)
Greece in Hindi यूनान
Greece in Arabic اليونان
Greece in French Grèce
Greece in Italian Grecia
Greece in Spanish Grecia
Greece in Japanese ギリシャ
Independence Day of Greece March 25, 1821
Founding Father of Greece Alexander The Great
National Anthem (Lyricist) Dionysios Solomos
National Anthem (Composer) Nikolaos Mantzaros
National Animal of Greece Dolphin
National Flower of Greece Bear's Breech
National Bird of Greece Little Owl
National Dish / Food of Greece Gyro
National Motto of Greece Eleftheria I Thanatos (Greek: Ελευθερία Ή Θάνατος, [ElefθeˈRi.A I ˈΘanatos] ) (Freedom or Death')
National Sport of Greece Football (Soccer)
National Libraries of Greece National Library Of Greece
National Library of Greece is in Athens
National Airline of Greece Aegean Airlines
National Airline IATA code of Greece A3
Number of Universities in Greece 59 (Fifty Nine)
Number of Provinces/States 52 (Fifty Two)
Cities in Greece 31 (Thirty One)
Number of Airports 88 (Eighty Eight)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/greece
Source: Government of the Greece and other.
Report

Provinces/States (52)

Cities (31)

Airports (88)
Neighboring Countries of Greece

Albania

Bulgaria

North Macedonia

Turkey