Flag of Norway
A red field with a blue Nordic cross edged in white.
- Colours
- red
- white
- blue
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1821
What the flag of Norway means
The red, white and blue recall the flags of France, the United States and Britain, symbols of liberty. The Nordic cross shows Norway's ties to Denmark and Sweden. The flag has been called the mother of all flags, since it contains the flags of several other countries.
Where is Norway?
Norway is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia and Netherlands. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
Test yourself
- LandfallEuropeA flag quiz on a 3D globe: see a national flag and click its country on the map. Play the whole world or one continent.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Norway adopted?
The current flag of Norway was adopted in 1821.
What colours are on the flag of Norway?
The main colours of the flag of Norway are red, white and blue.
Which flags look like the flag of Norway?
The flag of Norway is often confused with the flags of Iceland.