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Denmark Flag
Denmark's flag is recognised by a white Nordic cross set against a red field. The cross reaches the edges and is offset towards the hoist, creating the...
Where is Denmark?
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About Denmark and its flag
Denmark's flag is recognised by a white Nordic cross set against a red field. The cross reaches the edges and is offset towards the hoist, creating the layout shared by several Nordic flags. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes a long Dannebrog tradition while carefully separating legend from documented history.
Flag design and meaning
The flag uses a red background crossed by a white Nordic cross. The vertical bar of the cross sits nearer the hoist than the fly side instead of being centred. Its spare two-colour arrangement makes the cross shape, rather than a badge or coat of arms, the key recognition feature.
- Dannebrog: Dannebrog is the name used for Denmark's flag. The supplied official source discusses its tradition and history, but does not prescribe a symbolic meaning for its red field or white cross.
History and adoption
The 15 June 1219 origin story is presented by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a legend, not as established history. The same source identifies the earliest factual evidence of Dannebrog representing the Danish king in the 14th century and records that private use has been permitted since 1854.
How to recognise this flag
- Look for the white cross shifted towards the flagpole on a red field.
- Denmark differs from Switzerland because its cross reaches the edges and uses the Nordic-cross layout.
Denmark flag quiz context
On Name The Flag, the Denmark flag is currently grouped as easy difficulty for quiz progression.
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