Flag of Denmark
The flag of Denmark, called the Dannebrog, is red with a white Nordic cross. The vertical arm of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side, so the left part of the flag is shorter than the right. The official proportions are 28:37, slightly squarer than most national flags.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 77%
- White #F8F8F8 · 23%
Proportions: 28:37
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Denmark
According to legend, the Dannebrog fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia in 1219 and brought the Danes victory. Whatever its true origin, it is often described as the oldest national flag still in continuous use. Its off-center cross inspired the flags of the other Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland.
Map of Denmark
Denmark is a Nordic country in northern Europe, made up of the Jutland Peninsula and hundreds of islands. Its only land border is with Germany to the south, and it lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, southwest of Sweden.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Denmark?
The flag of Denmark is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Denmark?
The flag of Denmark has a ratio of 28:37 (height to width).
What does the flag of Denmark mean?
According to legend, the Dannebrog fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia in 1219 and brought the Danes victory. Whatever its true origin, it is often described as the oldest national flag still in continuous use. Its off-center cross inspired the flags of the other Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland.
Can I download the flag of Denmark?
Yes: this page has the flag of Denmark as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Madden and others).
