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Flag of Denmark (Dannebrog)
Flag NameFlag of Denmark (Dannebrog)
Country NameDenmark
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2DK
Date Adopted1219-06-15
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio28:37
Primary ColorsRed, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red field is said to represent bravery and courage. The white Nordic cross symbolizes Christianity and faith, a design element that has influenced many other Nordic flags. According to legend, the flag fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in Estonia on June 15, 1219, during King Valdemar II's campaign.
Symbolism Categoriesreligion
DesignerUnknown (legend attributes it to divine origin)
Canton DetailsThe flag features a white Nordic cross, which is a cross whose vertical bar is shifted towards the hoist side, extending to the edges of the flag.
Related FlagsFlag of Sweden, Flag of Norway, Flag of Finland, Flag of Iceland, Flag of the Faroe Islands, Flag of Åland
Legal DescriptionThe design and use of the Dannebrog are regulated by various royal decrees and acts in Denmark, establishing its proportions and usage for different purposes (e.g., civil, state, naval).
Description
The national flag of Denmark, known as Dannebrog, features a white Nordic cross on a red field. It is one of the oldest continuously used national flags in the world.
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