Official Palette
Symbolism
The white cross represents Christianity, and the red field is associated with battle. The design influenced all other Nordic flags.
History
The 'Dannebrog' is the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. Legend says it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse (Estonia) in 1219, giving victory to the Danes.
Construction
A 28:37 ratio. A red field with a white Nordic cross extending to the hoist side. The vertical arm is shifted toward the hoist.
Color Meanings
red: Valour, battle, and the blood of soldiers
white: Christianity, peace, and the cross from the sky
Country Facts
- Population
- 6.0M
0.6% of Europe
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Languages
- Danish
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Scandinavia
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- DK
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- June 15, 1219
- Proportions
28:37 (≈1.321)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Cross
Influences
Battle of Lyndanisse (1219) legend
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Flag Protocol
- The flag must never be allowed to touch the ground
- Must be flown from sunrise to sunset
- A special 'splitflag' is reserved for the royal family and military
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