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    Flag of Denmark

    Flag of Denmark
    A red flag with a white Nordic cross.
    Country
    Denmark
    Capital
    Copenhagen
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1219
    Colours
    Red, White

    What does the flag of Denmark mean?

    The flag of Denmark, known as the Dannebrog, is the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. According to legend, it fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia in 1219.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      The blood of Christ

    • White

      The cross of Christianity

    History

    Adopted in 1219. The design has remained unchanged since.

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