Despite the fact that almost every flag is unique, many of them share similar features. For example, the use of scarlet stripes, crosses or scarlet background. In which countries can such symbolism be found?
Georgia
First of all, this flag can be mentioned. A large red cross is located throughout the panel, and small corners complement it. The background is made in white. It has long been believed that the cross is the best and most significant Christian symbol. The use of one large and four smaller denotes Jesus and his evangelists. Flowers also have their own meaning - white symbolizes wisdom and integrity, and red symbolizes courage, love and justice. The flag has other interpretations. For example, a cross in the center may belong to St. George, as in the symbolism of the British. Since the fifth century, it has been associated with the Georgian kingdom. A modern-looking cloth began to be used in the thirteenth century, although sometimes the country used a tricolor with red, black and white stripes. The flag now in use has been officially approved since 2004, after the velvet revolution against the Shevarnadze regime.
Denmark
As a state symbol in this country, a red flag is used. The white cross, going from edge to edge, resembles the panels of other Scandinavian countries with the same image in other colors. The horizontal part is exactly in the middle, and the vertical is located closer to the left edge. The cross is a symbol of Christianity and was first used in Europe by the Danes. The scarlet background color is associated with the courage and courage that the inhabitants needed to protect the country from numerous attacks. Some historians believe that the Danish flag can be called the oldest in the world. A cross on a red background has been used since the thirteenth century, when the battle of Lindanis took place. The Danes fought with the Estonians, who turned out to be stronger, and at the most difficult moment of the struggle from heaven, the flag came down. In this regard, he was called Dannebrog, "sent by God." According to another, more prosaic version, the flag was borrowed by the Danes from the crusaders. One way or another, the symbol has become very popular and is always used on all holidays, including the birthday of the banner.
Switzerland
In some countries, the main color of the banner is red; a flag with a red cross is also not uncommon, as is the case with other shades. What makes the Swiss standard special? Square shape. All over the world, only two countries use such symbolism, Switzerland and the Vatican. In the first case, the form is connected with the military past. On a red square-shaped canvas is a white cross, the ends of which do not reach the edges. According to the decree, created back in 1889, it was determined that the image length exceeds the width by one sixth. According to some opinions, the flag came from the coat of arms used in the canton of Schwyz. It is interesting that the shape of the cloth has changed over the centuries - in medieval times it was completely triangular. In addition, the symbol of the international organization of medical care repeats the Swiss red flag. With the Red Cross, the country is connected by the same shape, but different shades. The state uses a scarlet background, and the organization uses white.
Tonga
This African country uses a red flag with a red cross, approved in November 1875. According to the constitution adopted in the same year, the cloth should not be changed. The standard has traditional proportions with a length that refers to the width as two to one. It can be used by both official and civilians, as well as ships and ships. The cloth is painted red, and on top of the pole there is a white rectangle with a red cross. The country's coat of arms uses the same image. The red flag with a red cross does not apply only to the Navy - there is the symbolism of St. George. The modern flag of Tonga was adopted in 1864. Despite being under British influence, residents used national symbols, preserving its appearance to this day.
Norway
In this Scandinavian country, a red flag with a blue cross framed by white is in use. Every Norwegian loves his symbol and appreciates its history. The country gained independence relatively recently, before it was part of Denmark, and then subordinated to Sweden. All this time, the national symbol did not exist. Sovereignty was acquired only in 1905. According to legend, the flag was invented long before this moment. It is believed that after the transition of Norway to Sweden, a panel appeared with a white cross and a blue frame. The idea did not take root, but did not disappear. Having changed it a little, the Norwegians used just such colors for their symbol, having received a red flag with a blue cross. The former, unofficial standard, was extremely pompous. It was square and divided diagonally into two parts, with elements in Norwegian colors and in Swedish. It turned out too bright and tasteless, which is why the Norwegians did not like this symbol too much. With modern things are different.
United Kingdom
This country uses several red crosses in its symbols at once. The thing is that the British flag is a combination of several representing each territory of the country, and in all of them there are hints of a Christian image in different versions. The modern look was developed in 1801. A wide cross in the center - St. George, the symbol of England. Oblique and white - St. Andrew, he represents Scotland. Red diagonal - Patrick, it belongs to the Irish. The blue background is borrowed from the Scots, who used blue cloths.