Greek politician of the New Democracy Party. A lawyer and an anticommunist, he was prime minister 195558, 195861, and 196163 (when he went into self-imposed exile because of a military coup). He was recalled as prime minister on the fall of the regime of the colonels in July 1974, and was president 198085.
Green represents the Islamic minority. Orange stands for the Hindu Tamils. The sword denotes authority. The four pipul leaves symbolize Buddhism. Effective date: 7 September 1978.