Iceland Flag

The national flag of Iceland features a bold and distinctive design that reflects the country’s natural landscape and Nordic heritage. It consists of a blue field with a white cross, overlaid by a red cross that is shifted toward the hoist, following the traditional Scandinavian cross style. Each color carries symbolic meaning: blue represents the Atlantic Ocean and Iceland’s mountains, white symbolizes the snow and ice that cover much of the country, and red stands for the volcanic fire beneath the land. The flag was officially adopted in 1915 for use at sea and became the national flag when Iceland gained full independence from Denmark in 1944. It stands as a proud symbol of Iceland’s identity, nature, and independence.