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Finland

Verdict: 

Continent:

Europe

Name: 

fi. Siniristilippu, sv. Blåa kors flaggan, eng. Blue Cross Flag

Use:

National Flag

11:18

Proportion:

Adoption:

1918

Design

Flag of Finland

The design of Finland is very similar to the other Nordic countries, featuring the Nordic Cross in blue with a white background

Reason for Verdict

  1. Keep It Simple. The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory…​

  2. Use Meaningful Symbolism. The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes…​​

  3. Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors. Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well and come from the standard color set…

  4. No Lettering or Seals. Never use writing on any kind or an organization’s seal…

  5. Be Distinctive or Be Related. Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections…​

Detailed Explanation

  • The simplicity of the flag cannot be denied. It is very well designed, and like the other Nordic Countries, anyone can draw it.

  • The blue is said to symbolize the blue sky and the white is said to stand for the snow in the wintertimes

  • As mentioned, the flag is related to all the other Nordic Countries in terms of shape and design, but is distinct enough to not cause confusion.

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Flag History

Flags and info taken from Wikipedia

Flag of Finland (1918 - 1920)

State Flag of Finland (1920 - 1978)

State Flag of Finland (1978–Present)

State flag of Finland (1918 - 1920)

Military flag of Finland (1918 - 1920)

Standard of the Regent of Finland (1918 - 1920)

Military Flag of Finland (1920 - 1978)

Presedential Standard of Flag (1921 - 1944 , 1946 - 1978)

Presidential Standard of Finland as used by Field Marshal Mannerheim, 6th President of Finland (1944–1946)

Military Flag of Finland (1978–Present)

Presidential Standard of Finland (1978–Present)

Source: Portlandflag.org, Wikipedia.org, Geography Now on Youtube.com

© 2018 by Emil Hage

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