Flag of Norway
The flag of Norway is red with a dark blue Nordic cross outlined in white. The cross extends to all four edges, and its vertical bar is set closer to the hoist, as on the other Scandinavian flags. The flag has an 8:11 ratio and no emblem.
Colors
- Red #B80828 · 62%
- Blue #082858 · 21%
- White #F8F8F8 · 17%
Proportions: 8:11
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Norway
The Nordic cross recalls Norway's long union with Denmark, whose flag is a white cross on red, while red, white and blue were seen as colors of freedom, shared with the flags of France, the United States and the United Kingdom. The flag was designed by Fredrik Meltzer and adopted by the parliament in 1821.
Map of Norway
Norway is a country in Northern Europe, on the western and northern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It borders Sweden to the east and Finland and Russia in the far northeast, with coasts on the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Norway?
The flag of Norway is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Norway?
The flag of Norway has a ratio of 8:11 (height to width).
What does the flag of Norway mean?
The Nordic cross recalls Norway's long union with Denmark, whose flag is a white cross on red, while red, white and blue were seen as colors of freedom, shared with the flags of France, the United States and the United Kingdom. The flag was designed by Fredrik Meltzer and adopted by the parliament in 1821.
Can I download the flag of Norway?
Yes: this page has the flag of Norway as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: Fredrik Meltzer Vector: Gutten på Hemsen).
