Despite the fact that almost every flag is unique, many of them share similar features.For example, the use of dyed stripes, crosses or scarlet background.In some countries it is possible to detect such symbolism?
Georgia
First of all, you can mention the name of this flag.Red Cross larger sizes located across the cloth, and the corners of his small supplement.Background made white.It has long been believed that the cross - the best and most significant Christian symbol.Use one large and four smaller refers to Jesus and the evangelists.The flowers also have their value - white symbolizes wisdom and purity, and red - courage, love and justice.At the flag, there are other interpretations.For example, the cross in the center can belong to St. George, as well as in the symbolism of the British.From the fifth century, it is connected with the Georgian kingdom.The flag of the modern type began to be used in the thirteenth century, although sometimes the country enjoyed a tricolor of red, black and white stripes.Flag used now been approved since 2004, after the Velvet Revolution against the regime of Shevardnadze.
Denmark
as national symbols in this country used the red flag.White Cross, going from edge to edge, reminiscent of the flag of other Scandinavian countries with the same image of the other colors.The horizontal part of it is exactly in the middle, and the vertical is closer to the left edge.The cross is the symbol of Christianity and was first used in Europe, it is the Danes.Scarlet background color is associated with bravery and courage it took residents to protect the country from the numerous attacks.Some historians believe that the oldest in the world can be called after the Danish flag.The cross on a red background is used with the thirteenth century, when the battle took place at Lindanise.The Danes fought with Estonians who were stronger, and in the most difficult moment of the fight came down from heaven flag.In this regard, it was called the Dannebrog, "sent by God."In another, more prosaic version, the Danish flag was borrowed from the Crusaders.Anyway, the symbol became very popular and is always used for all holidays, including the birthday of the flag.
Switzerland
In some countries, the main color of the flag red flag with a red cross is also not uncommon, as is the case with other shades.What makes the Swiss standard special?Square shape.Worldwide symbols such uses only two countries, Switzerland and the Vatican City.In the first case, the form associated with military background.On a red cloth square shape is a white cross, the ends of which do not reach the edges.According to the decree, established back in 1889, it is determined that the length exceeds the width of the image by one-sixth.According to some opinions, the flag is derived from the coat of arms used in the canton of Schwyz.Interestingly, the shape of the flag has changed over the centuries - in medieval times it was a triangle at all.In addition, the symbolism of the international medical aid organization Swiss repeats it a red flag.With "Red Cross" to bind the same shape, but different shades.The government uses a red background, and the organization - white.
Tonga
This African country uses a red flag with a red cross, approved in November 1875. According to the adopted in the same year the constitution, flag must not be changed.In proportion with the standard of the conventional length, which refers to the width of the two to one.It can be used and the official and civilians, as well as ships and vessels.The panel is painted in red, and on top of the hoist is a white rectangle with a red cross.The emblem of the country used the same image.The red flag with a red cross is not only applicable to the Navy - there in the course of the symbolism of St. George.The current flag of Tonga was adopted in 1864.Despite being under the influence of the British, residents enjoyed national symbols, preserving its appearance and up to the present day.
Norway
in this Scandinavian country in the course of a red flag with a blue cross, framed in white.Everyone loves a Norwegian character and appreciates its history.The country gained its independence relatively recently, before she was a part of Denmark, Sweden and then obeyed.All this time there was no national symbol.The sovereignty was attained only in 1905. According to legend, the flag was invented long before that point.It is believed that after the transition to the Norwegian flag Sweden came with a white cross and a blue frame.The idea did not survive, but has not disappeared.Little change it, the Norwegians used to his character is such colors, received a red flag with a blue cross.The former, an informal standard was extremely pompous.It is square and divided diagonally into two parts, with elements in the Norwegian and Swedish colors.It turned out too bright and gaudy, why Norwegians are not too fond of this character.With modern things differently.
UK
This country uses in its symbolism several Red Cross.The fact is that the British flag is a combination of a number representing each area of the country and in all of them there are hints of the Christian image in different ways.The modern form was developed in 1801.A wide cross in the center - St. George, symbol of England.Oblique and white - St. Andrew's, it is Scotland.The red diagonal - Patrick, it belongs to the Irish.Blue background borrowed from Scots who used blue bunting.
