What the flag of Sweden means
The blue and yellow are thought to come from the Swedish coat of arms, three gold crowns on blue. The Nordic cross was inspired by the Danish flag. The flag has been used since at least the 16th century.
Where is Sweden?
Sweden is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Denmark. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Sweden adopted?
The current flag of Sweden was adopted in 1906.
What colours are on the flag of Sweden?
The main colours of the flag of Sweden are blue and yellow.