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    Flag of Sweden

    Flag of Sweden
    A blue field with an off-centre yellow Nordic cross.
    Country
    Sweden
    Capital
    Stockholm
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1906
    Colours
    Blue, Yellow

    What does the flag of Sweden mean?

    The design is a Nordic cross, common to the flags of Scandinavia. The colours are believed to be inspired by the Swedish coat of arms, which features a blue field and a yellow cross.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Blue

      Truth, loyalty and justice

    • Yellow

      Generosity

    History

    The exact age of the Swedish flag is not known, but the oldest recorded pictures of a blue cloth with a yellow cross date from the 16th century. The current design was adopted in 1906.

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