The flag of Greece waves proudly in the breeze in this photo taken on board a Royal Olympic cruise ship off the coast of Crete. The blue stripes represent the sea, which has been so important to Greece throughout its history. The white cross represents the Greek Orthodox faith, and the color white is said to represent the white waves breaking on the sea; some say it also symbolizes purity.

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