Flag of Denmark
Western Europe · DK · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeDK
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Denmark |
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| Country | Denmark |
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| Official Name | Kingdom of Denmark |
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| Capital | Copenhagen |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Northern Europe |
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| ISO Code | DK / DNK |
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| Internet Domain | .dk |
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| Calling Code | +45 |
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| Currency | Danish krone (DKK) |
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| Official Language(s) | Danish |
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| Demonym | Danish |
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| Area | 43,094 km² |
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| Population | 5,793,636 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Denmark |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1748 |
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| Design First Used | 1370s |
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| Flag Proportion | 28:37 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, White |
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| Designer | Traditional; by legend fallen from the sky in 1219 |
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| Design Type | Nordic cross |
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| Nickname | Dannebrog |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Denmark |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #C60C30 | 198, 12, 48 | 0, 94, 76, 22 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Nordic cross | The vertical arm is set toward the hoist, the pattern copied by every other Nordic flag |
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| Red | Stands for the field of the oldest continuously used national flag. |
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| White | Stands for the Christian cross of the Nordic countries. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1219 | By legend the flag falls from the sky at the Battle of Lyndanisse |
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| 1370s | First reliable depiction in the Gelre Armorial |
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| 1748 | The present proportions are fixed by royal decree |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 28:37 |
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| Hoist (height) | 28 units |
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| Fly (width) | 37 units |
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| Layout | Nordic cross |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | The cross bars are 3 units wide on a 12-unit height |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Royal Decree of 1748 and the 1893 flag regulations |
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How the Flag of Denmark Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Denmark
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | Yes |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 278 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1748 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1370s |
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| Designer | Traditional; by legend fallen from the sky in 1219 |
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| Nickname | Dannebrog |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Every Nordic cross flag descends from this design |
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| Notable Feature | Nordic cross |
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