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Flag of Finland

The "Siniristilippu"

Europe
5.7M
1918
Flag of Finland
FI | 11:18

Official Palette

Symbolism

The blue represents the thousands of lakes and the sky, while the white represents the snow that covers the land in winter. The cross is a Nordic Cross representing Christianity.

History

The 'Siniristilippu' (Blue Cross Flag) was adopted on May 29, 1918, shortly after Finland gained independence from Russia. The design was heavily influenced by the Danish Dannebrog.

Construction

A 11:18 ratio. A white field with a blue Nordic cross extending to the edges.

Color Meanings

blue: The sky and the thousands of lakes across Finland
white: The pure white snow covering the land in winter

Country Facts

Population
5.7M

0.6% of Europe

Capital
Helsinki
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Scandinavia
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
FI

Flag Identification

Adopted
May 29, 1918
Designer
Eero Snellman, Bruno Tuukkanen
Proportions

11:18 (≈1.636)

1118
Total Colors
2
Key Symbols
Cross

Influences

Danish Dannebrog
Nordic Cross tradition

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Flag Protocol

  • The vertical arm of the cross is shifted toward the hoist
  • The state flag includes the national coat of arms in the center of the cross

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