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Northern Europe

Flag of Denmark

Capital: Copenhagen

Difficulty
Easy
Country code
DK
Flag ID
flag:dk
Flag of Denmark

Meaning and history

The Dannebrog is the oldest continuously used national flag. Legend says it fell from heaven during a battle in 1219, giving the Danes victory.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Red
  • White

Patterns

  • Nordic Cross

Symbols

  • Cross

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