Northern Europe
Denmark
A red flag with a white Scandinavian cross extending to the edges, the vertical arm shifted toward the hoist. Known as the Dannebrog, it is the national flag of Denmark and one of the oldest continuously used national flags in the world.
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Adopted
1625
Proportion
28:37
Colours
2
Colours & their meaning
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Red
No official symbolism.
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White
No official symbolism.
Symbols & emblems
Nordic cross
The off-center cross reflects Denmark’s historic Christian heritage and became the model for other Nordic flags.
Did you know?
Legend says the Dannebrog fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia in 1219, though this is a medieval myth rather than documented history.