Flag of Finland

Flag Details

Official Name

Siniristilippu (Blue Cross Flag)

Year Adopted

1918

Aspect Ratio

11:18

Colors

White Blue

Symbolism

The blue Scandinavian cross represents the many lakes of Finland and the sky, while white represents the winter snows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of Finland look like?

The flag of Finland, known as "Siniristilippu (Blue Cross Flag)", features the colors White, Blue. The blue Scandinavian cross represents the many lakes of Finland and the sky, while white represents the winter snows.

When was the flag of Finland adopted?

The current flag of Finland was officially adopted in 1918.

What do the colors of the Finnish flag represent?

The blue Scandinavian cross represents the many lakes of Finland and the sky, while white represents the winter snows.

About Finland

Capital: Helsinki
Continent: Europe
Population: 5,250,275
Area: 338 km²
Currency: Euro
Languages: Finnish (official language) 94.2%, Swedish (official language) 5.5%, other (small Sami- and Russian-speaking minorities) 0.2% (2012 est.)
ISO Code: FI / FIN
Calling Code: +358
Domain: fi

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