Flag of Finland
- Country
- Finland
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Continent
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1918
- Colours
- White, Blue
What does the flag of Finland mean?
The flag of Finland, also known as the 'siniristilippu' or 'blue cross flag', is a symbol of the country's natural environment. The design is based on the Nordic cross, which is a common feature of the flags of the Nordic countries.
Colours and what they stand for
White
The snow of Finland
Blue
The lakes and sky of Finland
History
Adopted in 1918, shortly after Finland gained independence from Russia. The state flag has a coat of arms in the centre of the cross.
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