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Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Iceland (Icelandic: íslenski fáninn) is defined in Law No. 34/1944, adopted on 17 June 1944, the day Iceland became a republic.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, White

Flag History

1. 1915
   The current design was adopted on 19 June 1915, when King Kristján X issued a decree allowing it to be flown in Icelandic territorial waters (where the Danish flag had previously been required) and specifying the addition of a red cross to distinguish it from similar foreign flags.
2. 1918–1944
   

   The flag was adopted as the national flag of Iceland when Iceland was granted sovereignty by Denmark in 1918.
3. 1944–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1944.

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