Blue represents the Atlantic Ocean, white represents the ice and snow covering the island, and red represents the fire of the island's volcanoes. The design is a Nordic cross.
History
Adopted on June 19, 1915, to represent Iceland as a territory of Denmark. It became the national flag when Iceland became a republic in 1944.
Construction
A 18:25 ratio. A blue field with a white-edged red Nordic cross.
Color Meanings
blue: The Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of Iceland
white: The ice and snow that cover the island
red: The fire produced by the island's many volcanoes
Country Facts
Population
391.8K
<0.1% of Europe
Capital
Reykjavik
Languages
Icelandic
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Scandinavia
Landlocked
Island state
ISO 3166-1
IS
Flag Identification
Adopted
June 17, 1944
Proportions
18:25 (≈1.389)
Total Colors
3
Key Symbols
Cross
Influences
Danish flag (Dannebrog)
Nordic Cross tradition
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