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Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Åland (Swedish: Ålands flagga; Finnish: Ahvenanmaan lippu) is a Nordic cross featuring a red cross fimbriated in yellow on a blue field, with the vertical arm shifted toward the hoist. In vexillological terms, it resembles the Swedish flag modified by the addition of a red cross symbolising Finland. In 1952, legislation granted Åland the right to adopt its own flag. The final design adopted a red cross within the Nordic cross to represent Finland.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, Yellow

Flag History

1. 1935
   During the early 1920s, Åland unofficially used a blue and yellow tricolour flag, which was banned by the Finnish government in 1935.
2. Present
   

   Current national flag.

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