Nordic flags

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden cooperate through the Nordic Council. The cooperation helps the Nordic brand internationally.

Nordic Flag of Cascadia

The flag of Norway is made of a red background and has a blue cross superimposed on a white cross so that the white cross outlines the blue color (the Scandinavian cross). The official currency is Norwegian Krone and the national anthem is Ja, vi elsker dette landet (Yes, we love this country).

Nordic / Scandinavian Countries Flags - Sweden ~ Iceland ~ Finland ~Denmark ~ Norway ~ Faroe Islands

Buy a Finland flag. The flag of Finland, also called Siniristilippu ("Blue Cross Flag"), dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The Finnish features a blue Nordic cross on a white background.

Why do the Scandinavian flags look like a cross, and why does each country have its own colors? Why do Iceland and Finland have similar flags, even though they're not technically Scandinavia? We share the region's flag history.

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One researcher ponders what the world can learn about equality from the Nordic model. These special conditions have facilitated high levels of nationwide trust and cooperation – and consequently a willingness to pay higher-than-average levels of tax.

Why do the Scandinavian flags look like a cross, and why does each country have its own colors? Why do Iceland and Finland have similar flags, even though they're not technically Scandinavia? We share the region's flag history.