Flag of Abkhazia
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The flag of the Republic of Abkhazia was created in 1991 by Valeri Gamgia. It was officially adopted on 23 July 1992 – the same day as the Declaration of Independence of Abkhazia.
Abkhazian children waving miniature flags of Abkhazia
Helicopter towing the Abkhazian flag
Parade exhibiting Abkhazian flags
Flag of Abkhazia on flagpole
Flag of Georgia (country)
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The flag of Georgia, also known as the Five-Cross Flag, is one of the national symbols of Georgia. Originally a banner of the medieval Kingdom of Georgia, it was repopularised in the late 20th and ear
Flag of Abkhazia
…the tolerance that allows Christianity and Islam to coexist. As no official flag has been adopted for use by the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, the flag of Georgia is used by the Government of Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. A flag has been proposed by the Georgian State Council of Heraldry for the region that…
12th century coin of David IV, featuring the distinctive cross that forms part of the Georgian flag. Held at the British Museum.
A copper coin of King David IV of Georgia
Detail from the 1321 nautical chart by Pietro Vesconte
Detail from the 1339 Dulcert chart, showing Georgia and its flag