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The flag of Malta ( Maltese: Il-Bandiera ta' Malta) is a bicolour, with white in the hoist and red in the fly. A representation of the George Cross, awarded to Malta by George VI in 1942, is carried, edged with red, in the canton of the white stripe. [1] The flag was first recognized in the May of 1952.
- 21 September 1964
- Roger I of Sicily (Original design)
- 2:3
Vertically divided white-red national flag with a George Cross in the upper hoist corner. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2 to 3.In the late 11th century Roger I, the count of Sicily, supposedly granted the simple white-and-red coat of arms of Malta on which its flag is based.
The Constitution provides that the National Flag of Malta consists of two equal vertical stripes, white in the hoist and red in the fly, with a representation of the George Cross, edged with red, in the canton of the white stripe; the breadth of the flag is one and a half times its height.
Learn about the history, meaning, and symbolism of the Maltese flag, the national flag of Malta. The flag uses the red and white colors of the Knights of Malta and the George Cross, a symbol of gallantry during World War II. The flag was adopted in 1964 and has a height to length ratio of 2:3. The currency of Malta is the Euro, which was adopted in 2008.
Learn about the flag of Malta, which consists of two vertical stripes of white and red and a cross of St. George. Find out how the flag was given by the British, adopted after independence and influenced by the Norman flag.
- Valletta
- Republic of Malta
- MT, MLT (ISO 3166-1)
- Yes
Learn about the history and significance of the flag of Malta, a basic bicolour flag of white and red with a red outline of the George Cross. Find out how the colours, the George Cross and the arms of Malta were related to Sicily, the Knights of Malta and the Second World War.
Learn about the flag of Malta, a simple but symbolic emblem of the nation's history, culture, and values. Discover the colors, meaning, coat of arms, and historical evolution of the flag, as well as some similar flags from the region.
