Flag of Sweden
Western Europe · SE · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeSE
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Sweden |
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| Country | Sweden |
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| Official Name | Kingdom of Sweden |
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| Capital | Stockholm |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Northern Europe |
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| ISO Code | SE / SWE |
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| Internet Domain | .se |
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| Calling Code | +46 |
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| Currency | Swedish krona (SEK) |
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| Official Language(s) | Swedish |
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| Demonym | Swedish |
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| Area | 450,295 km² |
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| Population | 10,175,214 (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 Sweden |
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| Current Version Adopted | 22 June 1906 |
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| Design First Used | 1562 |
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| Flag Proportion | 5:8 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Blue, Yellow |
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| Designer | Traditional, first recorded in the 16th century |
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| Design Type | Nordic cross |
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| Nickname | Sveriges flagga |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Sweden |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Blue | | #004B87 | 0, 75, 135 | 100, 44, 0, 47 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FFCD00 | 255, 205, 0 | 0, 20, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Nordic cross | Set toward the hoist in the Nordic manner |
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| Blue | Stands for the sky, and the blue field of the national arms. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the three crowns of Sweden and the cross of Christianity. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1562 | A blue flag with a gold cross is recorded |
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| 1663 | Fixed by royal decree |
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| 22 June 1906 | The present proportions and shades are set in law |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 5:8 |
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| Hoist (height) | 5 units |
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| Fly (width) | 8 units |
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| Layout | Nordic cross |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | The cross bars are 2 units on a 10-unit height |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Flag Act SFS 1982:269 |
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How the Flag of Sweden 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 Sweden
| 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) | 120 years |
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| Adoption Date | 22 June 1906 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1562 |
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| Designer | Traditional, first recorded in the 16th century |
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| Nickname | Sveriges flagga |
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| Dominant Colour | Blue |
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| Flags It Resembles | Shares the Nordic cross with Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland |
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| Notable Feature | Nordic cross |
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