Genoa

The flag of Genoa, Italy, is white with a red design. Genoa flag at flagsonline
==Historical significance==
According to a legend, the Cross of Saint George, currently used as a symbol of England, originally was the flag of Genoa. Since Genoa was becoming quite powerful, English ships soon began to fly the Genoese flag, taking advantage of the protection that Genoese ships had. England (United Kingdom) at Flags of the World
The St. George's flag, a red cross on a white field, was adopted by England and the City of London in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean to benefit from the protection of the Geonoese fleet. The English Monarch paid an annual tribute to the Doge of Genoa for this privilege.
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