Flag of Sweden - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Sweden features a yellow Nordic cross on a blue background.Blue represents the sky and lakes, while yellow symbolizes generosity and light.

The National Flag of Sweden

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Sweden Flag Facts

CountrySweden
CapitalStockholm
CurrencySwedish Krona (SEK)
Official LanguageSwedish
ISO Country CodeSWE
Adopted On22 June 1906
Design ByBased on historic Swedish heraldry
National Day6 June (National Day of Sweden)
National SongDu gamla, Du fria (de facto national anthem)
Flag Ratio5:8 (civil and state flag)
ColorsBlue and Yellow
DesignBlue field with a yellow Nordic cross extending to the edges
Center SymbolYellow Nordic Cross
Meaning of BlueJustice, loyalty, and perseverance
Meaning of YellowGenerosity and nobility
Symbolism of CrossRepresents Christianity and Nordic heritage
Cultural InfluenceInspired by Scandinavian unity and medieval Danish flag tradition
Unique FeatureOne of the earliest Nordic cross flags, influencing all other Scandinavian flags
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