Faroe Islands .fo

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of the Faroe Islands (Merkið, pronounced [ˈmɛʃtʃɪ]; lit. "the banner") is a Nordic cross on a white field, with a red cross fimbriated in blue. It is part of the Nordic cross tradition and is commonly interpreted as a Christian symbol.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, White

Flag History

1. 1919
   The flag was designed in 1919 by Faroese students in Copenhagen, including Jens Oliver Lisberg, Janus Øssursson and Paul Dahl.
2. Present
   

   Current national flag.

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