Flags, Symbols & Currency of Denmark
Flags, Symbols & Currency of Denmark
The National Flag of Denmark is referred to as the “Dannebrog” (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world. The flag was officially adopted in 1625.
The National Flag of Denmark features a solid red field with a white Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side. The white cross represents the Christian religion. The flag has a height-to-width proportion ratio of 28:37.
History of the Flag of Denmark
According to a Danish legend, the Danish flag (“Dannebrog”) fell from the sky in Tallinn on June 15, 1219, during an early-13th century Battle of Lyndanisse. The flag was caught up by the Danish King Valdemar II before it ever touched the earth. This heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory. In the 14