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Iceland

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Flag of Iceland
Adopted June 19, 1915 [1]
Designed by Matthias Thordarson [2]
Proportions 18:25

The flag of Iceland is a Scandinavian cross design with a blue background and a white cross with a red cross inside it.

[edit] Symbolism

The flag was based off of the flag of Denmark, which was the only national flag at the time. The Scandinavian cross design represents Iceland's Scandinavian culture.

[edit] References

  1. iceland flag and description
  2. Iceland Flag at WorldFlags101.com
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