Flag of Norway: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe
- Capital
- Oslo
- Adopted
- 13 Jul 1821
- Layout
- cross
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
The Nordic cross links Norway to other Scandinavian countries. Red and blue nod to French/US tricolours of liberty.
Contains within it the flags of nine other countries — including Indonesia, Poland and France.
Region & capital
Norway sits in Europe — Northern Europe. Its capital is Oslo.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Norway?
- Norway's flag uses red, white, blue. The Nordic cross links Norway to other Scandinavian countries. Red and blue nod to French/US tricolours of liberty.
- When was the flag of Norway adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 13 July 1821.
- What is the capital of Norway?
- The capital is Oslo.
- Which flags look similar to Norway's?
- Commonly confused with IS, DK, SE, FI. See the similar-flags rail below.
