Flag of Iceland
Colors
#02529C
#FFFFFF
#DC1E35
Meaning & Symbolism
Blue represents the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island. White symbolizes the snow and glaciers that cover much of the territory. Red evokes the fire of volcanoes and the rivers of lava that characterize the Icelandic landscape. The Nordic cross reflects historical and cultural ties with Scandinavia.
History
Designed in 1915, officially adopted in 1944 upon independence from Denmark. The original colors (blue and white) were expanded with red at the request of the Danish king.
Curiosities
Iceland has one of the most "explanatory" flags in the world: its colors literally represent its geography of ice, snow and volcanoes.
