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Iceland's first national flag was a white cross on a deep blue background. It was first shown in parade in 1897. The modern flag dates from 1915, when a red cross was inserted into the white cross of the original flag. This cross represents Christianity.
national flag consisting of a blue field incorporating a white-bordered red cross. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 18 to 25. In the early 20th century the sanction of the king of Denmark was sought for a local Icelandic flag.
Learn about the flag of Iceland, a blue and red cross on a white background, and its symbolism of nature and history. Find out more about Iceland, a Nordic country with volcanoes, glaciers and geysers.
Learn about the design, colors, and significance of the Iceland flag, as well as its historical origins and national anthem. Find out the flag days, coat of arms, and currency of Iceland.
Niebieski i biały to tradycyjne kolory Islandii, zwłaszcza kolor niebieski uważany jest przez Islandczyków za barwę narodową. Matthias Thordarson, który zaprojektował wzór flagi, kolor niebieski objaśniał związkiem z górami Islandii, a biały z pokrywającym je śniegiem.
Learn how the Icelandic flag was designed and adopted as part of the country's independence from Denmark. See the proposals, debates and controversies over the colours, shapes and symbols of the flag.
Learn about the design, colours, and history of the Icelandic flag, as well as the flag days and flag times in Iceland. The flag is a blue field with a red cross and a white stripe, and it has a swallowtail at the fly end for the state flag.
