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Culture / 8 hours ago
One cross, many nations: What the Nordic flags say about unity, identity and security
One of Europe’s most recognisable symbols, the Nordic Cross stretches across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland and is echoed in regional flags from the Faroe Islands to Åland as the design is more than a shared aesthetic. One of Europe’s most recognisable symbols, the Nordic Cross spans Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It is reflected in regional flags from the Faroe Islands to Åland, as the design is more than a shared aesthetic. The Nordic Cross dates back to Denmark’s Dannebrog, widely regarded as the world’s oldest continuously used national flag. Historical records trace its use to the 13th century, and its off-centre cross design later became a template for neighbouring states.
Culture / 6 weeks ago
South America’s flag story: A mosaic of colours and continental ambitions
From the sweeping green and yellow of Brazil to the golden sun of Argentina, the flags of South America tell more than just national stories. From the sweeping green and yellow of Brazil to the golden sun of Argentina, the flags of South America tell more than just national stories. There are 12 sovereign states in South America, each with a distinctive flag that carries culture, history and identity.
Maps / 19 weeks ago
Here are the world’s oldest continuously used national flags
A map published by World in Maps highlights 10 countries whose flags have been flown almost unchanged for centuries. The list begins with Denmark, whose red banner with a white cross, known as the Dannebrog, holds the Guinness record as the world’s oldest continuously used national flag. According to Guinness World Records, the design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background was adopted in 1625, while the square shape used on Danish ships was defined in 1748. The cross, derived from Christian symbolism, appears on other Nordic flags, but Denmark’s version has been in unbroken use longer than any other national emblem.
