Flag of Finland

Painted Flag Design of Finland Flag

Some flag facts about the flag of Finland:

• The flag of Finland features a blue Nordic cross on white background, the cross representing Christianity
• The flag is also called siniristilippu or ‘Blue Cross Flag’
• The flag was adopted after independence from Russia
• The design of the flag can be traced back to the Russian Navy ensign
• The blue color also represents Finland’s many lakes and the sky, the white represents the snow covered landscape in winter
• It is a custom in Finland to fly the flag at Midsummer from 6 pm of Midsummer eve until 9 pm of Midsummer’s day to symbolize the lack of darkness in any part of Finland during Midsummer’s night
• Officially adopted in 1918

Flag of Norway

Painted Flag Design of Norway Flag

Some flag facts about the flag of Norway:

• The flag of Norway consists of an indigo Scandinavian cross outlined in white and extending to the edges of the flag on a red background
• The cross, like in the flags of the other Nordic countries represents Christianity
• The red and blue colours refer to Denmark and Sweden, Norway’s former and present union partners
• Designed in 1821 by Frederick Meltzer