Flag of the Faroe Islands
The flag of the Faroe Islands, called Merkið (the banner), is white with a red Nordic cross outlined in blue. The vertical arm of the cross is set toward the hoist side, as on the other Nordic flags. The flag has no emblem, and its official proportions are 8:11.
Colors
- White #F8F8F8 · 61%
- Red #E83848 · 20%
- Blue #0858B8 · 17%
Proportions: 8:11
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the Faroe Islands
White is said to represent the foam of the sea and the bright Faroese sky, while red and blue are traditional colors found in Faroese costumes. The flag was designed by Faroese students in Copenhagen in 1919, came into wide use in 1940, when British forces occupying the islands during World War II recognized it, and gained official status in 1948.
Map of the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly halfway between Iceland and Norway and northwest of Scotland. They are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the Faroe Islands?
The flag of the Faroe Islands is white, red, and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of the Faroe Islands?
The flag of the Faroe Islands has a ratio of 8:11 (height to width).
What does the flag of the Faroe Islands mean?
White is said to represent the foam of the sea and the bright Faroese sky, while red and blue are traditional colors found in Faroese costumes. The flag was designed by Faroese students in Copenhagen in 1919, came into wide use in 1940, when British forces occupying the islands during World War II recognized it, and gained official status in 1948.
Can I download the flag of the Faroe Islands?
Yes: this page has the flag of the Faroe Islands as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (It was made by User:IceKarma (Jeffrey Connell), who released it to the public domain.).
