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   What is the flag of Norway made of?

   • The flag of Norway was adopted in the 19th century, on July 17, 1821. It is made of a red background and has a blue cross superimposed on a white cross so that the white cross outlines the blue color (the Scandinavian cross). The flag has a proportion of 11:8 for width to the length.

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   What is the national flag of Norway?

   • The national flag of Norway ( Bokmål: Norges flagg; Nynorsk: Noregs flagg; lit.'Norway's flag') is red with a navy blue Scandinavian cross bordered in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark.

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   Why did Norway have a flag?

   • The final flag was a compromise that everybody could agree on: Danes, Swedes or Norwegian patriots. The red basic colour was taken from Denmark, the blue cross was meant to represent Sweden, and the white frame around the cross made it the tricolour of freedom and placed Norway among the other free nations.

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   What is the proportion of Norway's flag?

   • The flag has a proportion of 11:8 for width to the length. The colors of the flag of Norway are believed to have been influenced by the flags of the US, Britain, and France with the colors associated with independence and liberty. The cross is common among the Scandinavian countries and represents the link with other Scandinavian countries.

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   Flag of Norway. The national flag of Norway ( Bokmål: Norges flagg; Nynorsk: Noregs flagg; lit. 'Norway's flag') is red with a navy blue Scandinavian cross bordered in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark. [1] History.

   • Adopted: 13 July 1821; 202 years ago
   • Designed by: Fredrik Meltzer

   • Proportion: 8:11

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   National flag consisting of a red field bearing a large blue cross outlined in white. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 8 to 11.On February 27, 1814, the crown prince Christian Frederick created the first distinctive Norwegian national flag. An expression of local opposition to the Swedish.

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   Sep 11, 2019 · Learn how the Norway flag has changed over time, from a golden lion to a Nordic cross, and what it symbolises about the nation's history and identity. Discover the stories behind the flag's design, colours and adoption, and its role in Norwegian culture and pride.

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   Learn about the Norwegian flag with the Scandinavian cross in red and blue, inspired by the Danish and Swedish flags. Find out the meaning, origin and facts of the flag and the country it represents.

   • Capital city: Oslo
   • Official name: Kingdom of Norway

   • Country codes: NO, NOR (ISO 3166-1)
   • Sovereign State: Yes

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   Dec 22, 2023 · Learn how the Norwegian flag evolved from obscure banners in the Viking Age to the red, white and blue tricolour we know today. Discover the meaning and symbolism of the flag's colours, shapes and streamer, and the historical events that shaped its design.

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   Learn about the origin, design, and significance of the Norwegian flag, also known as the Scandinavian cross. Find out how the flag reflects Norway's history, culture, and values, and see other flags and symbols of the country.

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    Flag of Norway: the mother of all flags. Norway’s flag is by no means the oldest in the world, though having been designed in 1821 by MP Fredrik Meltzer (1779-1855), it is older than most. With proportions of 8:11 it certainly isn’t the largest.