Flag of Norway
- Country
- Norway
- Capital
- Oslo
- Continent
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1821
- Colours
- Red, White, Blue
What does the flag of Norway mean?
The flag's colours of red, white, and blue are said to be influenced by the flags of France, the United States and the United Kingdom, and are associated with liberty and independence. The Nordic cross design is common to the flags of Scandinavia.
Colours and what they stand for
Red
No official meaning
White
No official meaning
Blue
No official meaning
History
The flag was first adopted in 1821, and its current form has been the national flag since 1899. It was designed by Fredrik Meltzer, a member of the Norwegian parliament.
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