Flag of Faroe Islands
Symbolism
The white-fimbriated red Nordic cross on blue represents Christianity and the Faroese connection to other Nordic nations. Red and blue are traditional Faroese colors found in folk costumes, while white adds the standard fimbriation used on Nordic crosses over dark fields.
History
The flag (Merkið) was designed by Faroese students in Copenhagen and first raised in 1919. Denmark officially recognized it on March 31, 1940, during the British occupation of the Faroe Islands in World War II, and it later became the symbol of Faroese home rule.
Construction
An 8:11 ratio Nordic cross: blue field with a white-fimbriated red cross offset toward the hoist.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Scandinavia
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- FO
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- March 31, 1940
- Proportions
8:11 (≈1.375)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Cross
Influences
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Flag Protocol
- Flown on Faroese Flag Day (April 25) and on Danish national holidays
- Must not be flown in damaged or faded condition on public buildings
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