Village in Egypt, 16 km/10 mi south of Cairo, with 20 pyramids. The oldest of these (third dynasty) is the Step Pyramid designed by Imhotep, whose own tomb here was the nucleus of the Aesklepieion, a centre of healing in the ancient world.
Black recalls the country's tragic past. White reflects the Georgians' hopes for the future. Dark red is the national colour and is said to represent happiness. Effective date: 14 November 1990.