Flag of Sweden
The flag of Sweden shows a yellow cross on a blue field. The vertical arm of the cross is set closer to the hoist than to the fly, the shape known as the Nordic cross that also appears on the flags of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The flag has no emblem or other decoration.
Colors
- Blue #085898 · 70%
- Yellow #F8C808 · 30%
Proportions: 5:8
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Sweden
The blue and yellow come from the Swedish coat of arms, which shows three gold crowns on a blue background, and the cross follows the example of the older Danish flag. The flag has been in use since at least the 16th century, and its exact form was set by law in 1906. June 6, Sweden's National Day, is also celebrated as the Day of the Swedish Flag.
Map of Sweden
Sweden is a country in Northern Europe that occupies the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It borders Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, and its long coast faces the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia and the Kattegat.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Sweden?
The flag of Sweden is blue and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Sweden?
The flag of Sweden has a ratio of 5:8 (height to width).
What does the flag of Sweden mean?
The blue and yellow come from the Swedish coat of arms, which shows three gold crowns on a blue background, and the cross follows the example of the older Danish flag. The flag has been in use since at least the 16th century, and its exact form was set by law in 1906. June 6, Sweden's National Day, is also celebrated as the Day of the Swedish Flag.
Can I download the flag of Sweden?
Yes: this page has the flag of Sweden as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Jon Harald Søby and others.).
