Flag of Åland
Flag NameFlag of Åland
Country NameÅland
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AX
Date Adopted1954-04-03
Adoption Statusofficial
Aspect Ratio17:26
Primary ColorsBlue, Yellow, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue field represents the sea and sky surrounding the islands. The yellow and red cross, superimposed on the blue, are derived from the coat of arms of Åland, which features a golden deer on a red field. These colors also reflect Åland's historical and cultural ties, with blue and yellow representing Sweden, and red and yellow representing Finland (as seen in the Finnish coat of arms). The cross design itself is a Nordic cross, common among Nordic countries.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Related FlagsFlag of Sweden, Flag of Finland
Legal DescriptionThe flag is regulated by the "Lag om Ålands flagga" (Law on the Flag of Åland) from 1954.
Description
The flag of Åland is a Nordic cross flag, featuring a red cross fimbriated in yellow on a blue field. It combines elements from the flags of Sweden and Finland, reflecting Åland's cultural and historical ties.
