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Flag of Georgia

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Flag of Georgia
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  • ISO codeUS-GA
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Georgia
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Georgia
CapitalAtlanta
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-GA / US-GA
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymGeorgian
Area153,910 km²
Population11,029,227

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Georgia
Current Version Adopted8 May 2003
Design First Used2001
Flag Proportion2:3
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursRed, White, Blue, Gold
DesignerCecil Williams, based on the first Confederate national flag
Design TypeThree bands with a blue canton and the state arms
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Georgia, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Red#B50027181, 0, 390, 100, 78, 29No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Blue#002D560, 45, 86100, 48, 0, 66No official Pantone reference
Gold#EED000238, 208, 00, 13, 100, 7No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Thirteen starsGeorgia as one of the thirteen original colonies
Three pillarsThe legislative, judicial and executive branches, under an arch of the constitution
RedStands for the outer bands.
WhiteStands for the central band.
BlueStands for the canton bearing the arms.
GoldStands for the arms and the ring of stars.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1956A flag incorporating the Confederate battle flag is adopted
2001A compromise design replaces it
8 May 2003The present flag is adopted and confirmed by referendum in 2004
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)2:3
Hoist (height)2 units
Fly (width)3 units
LayoutThree bands with a blue canton and the state arms
Band / Stripe ConstructionThe central white band is one third of the height
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationOfficial Code of Georgia, Section 50-3-1

How the Flag of Georgia Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoDefence is a federal responsibility
Naval ensignNoStates do not maintain their own navy
Embassies abroadNoForeign relations are handled federally
Alongside the national flagYesFlown below or beside the flag of United States of America
International sportNoAthletes compete under the national flag

Other Official Flags of Georgia

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
State flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)23 years
Adoption Date8 May 2003
Earliest Recorded Use2001
DesignerCecil Williams, based on the first Confederate national flag
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourRed
Flags It ResemblesClosely modelled on the Stars and Bars of 1861
Notable FeatureThree bands with a blue canton and the state arms