Flag of Iceland
Iceland's flag has a blue field with a red Nordic cross outlined in white. The cross reaches all four edges, and its upright bar is set closer to the pole than to the far end, like the crosses on the other Nordic flags. The flag has an 18:25 ratio.
Colors
- Blue #085898 · 65%
- Red #D81838 · 18%
- White #F8F8F8 · 15%
Proportions: 18:25
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Iceland
The colors are often linked to the island's landscape: blue for the mountains and the sea, white for ice and snow, and red for the fire of its volcanoes. The cross reflects Iceland's Christian heritage and its ties with the other Nordic countries. The flag was first approved in 1915 and became the flag of the independent republic in 1944.
Map of Iceland
Iceland is an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Arctic Circle, between Greenland and Norway. It has no land borders: the Greenland Sea lies to the north, the Norwegian Sea to the east, and the Denmark Strait separates it from Greenland.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Iceland?
The flag of Iceland is blue, red, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Iceland?
The flag of Iceland has a ratio of 18:25 (height to width).
What does the flag of Iceland mean?
The colors are often linked to the island's landscape: blue for the mountains and the sea, white for ice and snow, and red for the fire of its volcanoes. The cross reflects Iceland's Christian heritage and its ties with the other Nordic countries. The flag was first approved in 1915 and became the flag of the independent republic in 1944.
Can I download the flag of Iceland?
Yes: this page has the flag of Iceland as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: Matthías Þórðarson Vector: Árni Dagur and Magasjukur2).
