Flag of Denmark

Flag of Denmark

Flag Details

Official Name
Dannebrog
Year Adopted
1625
Aspect Ratio
28:37
Colors
Red White
Symbolism
Considered the oldest national flag still in use. Legend says it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of Denmark look like?

The flag of Denmark, known as "Dannebrog", features the colors Red, White. Considered the oldest national flag still in use. Legend says it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219.

When was the flag of Denmark adopted?

The current flag of Denmark was officially adopted in 1625.

What do the colors of the Danish flag represent?

Considered the oldest national flag still in use. Legend says it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219.

About Denmark

Capital
Copenhagen
Continent
Europe
Population
5,500,510
Area
43 km²
Currency
Danish krone
Languages
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority)
ISO Code
DK / DNK
Calling Code
+45
Domain
dk
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