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The Flag of Greenland is the only national flag of a Nordic country or territory without a Nordic Cross. When Greenland was granted home rule, the present flag — with a graphic design unique to Greenland — was adopted in June 1985, supported by fourteen votes against eleven who supported a proposed green-and-white Nordic cross. [5]
Pages in category "Nordic cross flags" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Nordic Cross Country Championships is an annual international cross country running competition that is contested between the Nordic countries.The championships are generally held in mid-November and the host nation rotates every year between the Nordic countries.
Flags in the Nordic cross family feature crosses stretching the width and length of the flag, with the center offset to hoist.The cross design represents Christianity; [4] [5] [6] Denmark was the first to adopt this design in the 14th century.
Photograph of the flag flying in Unst. The flag of Shetland is a white or silver Nordic cross on a blue background. The flag uses the colours of the flag of Scotland, but in the form of the Nordic cross in order to symbolise Shetland's historical and cultural ties with Scandinavia.
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The Nordic cross design traditionally represents Christianity. [2] [3] The design and colours of the Swedish flag are believed to have been inspired by the present coat of arms of Sweden of 1442, which is blue divided quarterly by a cross pattée of gold.
The flag of Åland (Swedish: Ålands flagga; Finnish: Ahvenanmaan lippu) is a yellow or gold Nordic cross with another red cross inside on a blue background with the vertical bar shifted towards the hoist side. [1] It is intended to resemble the Swedish flag defaced by a red cross symbolizing Finland. [2]