The national flag of Finland, also known in Finnish as the siniristilippu[1] ('Blue Cross Flag'), dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The flag was adopted after independence from the …

The Finnish flag features symbolic colors: blue for its lakes and white for its snowy winters, as first described in an 1863 poem.

When Finland achieved its independence after the Russian Revolution of 1917, there was debate over the best official flag for the new country. At first the coat of arms itself became the basis …

Finland declared independence on 6 December 1917. The occasion was celebrated by flying the red and yellow lion flag from the Government Palace the same day, and during the first …

Explore the symbolism and history of the Finnish flag, and view its official image, design, colors, and emoji.

Facts, trivia, and downloadable images of the flag of Finland.

The Finnish flag Siniristilippu was designed by the artists Eero Snellman and Bruno Tuukkanen at the start of the 20th century when the country declared its independence from Russia. The …

Dec 14, 2025 · Explore the national flag of Finland, featuring a blue Nordic cross on a white field. Learn about its history, symbolism, and what the flag represents today.

Dec 13, 2025 · Finland’s flag shares the Nordic cross design with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. This cross is a common symbol in the region, showing their …

All facts about the flag of Finland in one place. The history of the flag, its colours and symbols. Download the current flag in svg or png.