Flag of Iceland
Flag NameFlag of Iceland
Country NameIceland
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2IS
Date Adopted1915-06-19
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio18:25
Primary Colorsblue, white, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe colors of the flag represent the natural elements of Iceland. Blue symbolizes the ocean and the sky, white represents the snow and glaciers that cover much of the island, and red signifies the fire from the country's volcanoes.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerJón Sigurðsson
Canton DetailsThe Nordic cross design means there is no distinct canton; the cross extends to all edges of the flag. The vertical bar of the cross is shifted towards the hoist.
Related FlagsFlag of Denmark, Flag of Norway, Flag of Sweden, Flag of Finland
Legal DescriptionThe national flag of Iceland is blue with a red cross, fimbriated in white. The cross extends to the edges of the flag, and the crossbar is shifted to the hoist side. The ratio of the flag is 18:25. The inner blue fields are 7/18 of the flag's height and 7/25 of the flag's length. The red cross is 2/18 of the flag's height and 2/25 of the flag's length. The white fimbriation is 1/18 of the flag's height and 1/25 of the flag's length.
Description
A blue field with a red Nordic cross, fimbriated in white. The cross is offset towards the hoist side.
