Flag of Sweden
Western Europe · SE · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeSE
- Source formatSVG (infinitely scalable)
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Sweden |
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| Country | Sweden |
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| Official Country 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 Country 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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| National 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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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Sweden |
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| Adopted On | 1906-06-22 |
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| First Used | 1562 |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1906-06-22 |
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| Flag Proportion | 5:8 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
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| Number of Colors | 2 |
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| Main Colors | Blue, Yellow |
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| Designer | Swedish crown tradition |
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| Design Type | Nordic cross |
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| Official Status | Official National Flag |
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| Government Authority | Government of Sweden |
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Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Blue | | #005293 | 0, 82, 147 | 100, 44, 0, 42 | Not specified |
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| Yellow | | #FECB00 | 254, 203, 0 | 0, 20, 100, 0 | Not specified |
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Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the sea, sky and loyalty |
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| Yellow colour | Represents the sun, mineral wealth and prosperity |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1562 | First recorded use of the flag design |
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| 1906-06-22 | Current flag officially adopted |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 5:8 |
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| Width | 5 units (hoist) |
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| Length | 8 units (fly) |
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| Symbol Position | Not documented |
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| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
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| Border Size | None |
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| Stripe Width | Not documented |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
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| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
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Sweden Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
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| Schools | Yes |
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| Military | Yes |
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| Naval Use | Yes |
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| Civil Use | Yes |
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| International Events | Yes |
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| Sports Events | Yes |
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| Embassies | Yes |
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| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
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| National Holidays | Yes |
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Other Official Flags of Sweden
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
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| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
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| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
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| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
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| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
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| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
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| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
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| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
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| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
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| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 120 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1906-06-22 |
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| Oldest Version | 1562 |
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| Previous Flag | Not documented |
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| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
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| Designer | Swedish crown tradition |
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| Most Common Color | Blue |
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| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
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| Similar Flags | Not documented |
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| Unique Feature | Nordic cross |
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