Flag of Norway
Description
- A red field with a blue Nordic cross outlined in white. Adopted in 1821, reflecting Norway's Scandinavian heritage and Christian traditions
- Construction: a red field with an indigo-blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white
- The cross is offset toward the hoist
- The arms of the cross are 2/22 of the flag's height in width (blue), with white border strips half that width
Trivia
- The Nordic cross represents Christianity; the colours represent the Scandinavian union heritage
- The blue cross with white border is offset toward the hoist
- Norway adopted this flag in 1821 upon union with Sweden; it became fully independent in 1905
Flag of Norway
Norway's flag features red with a navy blue Nordic cross bordered in white. The design was proposed in 1821 by parliament member Fredrik Meltzer — though an intriguing detail reveals that his 10-year-old son actually designed it. The flag was adopted for civilian use and officially approved in 1899 after Norway's separation from Sweden.
The cross represents Christian heritage and ties to other Nordic nations. The blue colour acknowledged the Swedish union, while red emphasized the colours of freedom. The off-centre cross is characteristic of Nordic cross designs, distinguishing Scandinavian flags from other European nations.
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