Flag of Norway - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: February 02, 2026 13:05 ET

The flag of Norway features a blue Nordic cross outlined in white on a red background.It symbolizes Norway’s maritime heritage, freedom, and strong national identity.

The National Flag of Norway

Flag of Norway
About Image - The National flag of the Norway.

Norway Flag Facts

CountryNorway
CapitalOslo
CurrencyNorwegian Krone (NOK)
Official LanguageNorwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk)
ISO Country CodeNOR
Adopted On13 July 1821
Design ByFredrik Meltzer
National Day17 May (Constitution Day)
National SongJa, vi elsker dette landet (National Anthem of Norway)
Flag Ratio8:11
ColorsRed, White, Blue
DesignRed field with a blue Nordic cross outlined in white extending to the edges
Center SymbolNordic Cross
Meaning of RedRepresents strength and bravery
Meaning of WhiteSymbolizes peace and honesty
Meaning of BlueRepresents loyalty and justice
Symbolism of Nordic CrossRepresents Christianity and Nordic heritage
Historical SignificanceDesign influenced later Nordic flags
Unique FeatureCombination of Danish and French flag colors in a Nordic cross
Flags of The World Countries

Treading Links

Most Viewed Links

Info World

World Sports

©2011-2026 Whereig.com