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Flag Denmark, in 36 editions.
The entry for Denmark published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 14 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 14
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Flag” (1990 to 2025) and “Flag description” (1997 to 2024).
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2007 edition
Same as 2006The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical
part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side side, and that design element of
the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of
Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical
part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of
the DANNEBROG (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic
countries of
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical
vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that
design element of
by the other Nordic
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the
the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that
design element of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted
by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side,
and thatDANNEBROG Dannebrog (Danish flag) was
subsequently adopted
Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the
the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side,
and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was
subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland,
Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the
edges of
hoist side,was
was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland,
Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
The same text in 8 editions, 2000 to 2007.
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side;
- the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
note: the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side, and that design element of side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
note: the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side;
- the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world;
- traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle;
- caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory
note: the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory
note:
the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
The same text in 5 editions, 2010 to 2014.
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side;
- the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world;
- traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle;
- caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory;
- in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note: the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory victory; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note:
the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
The same text in 6 editions, 2015 to 2020.
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side;
- the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world;
- traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle;
- caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory;
- in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note: the shifted cross design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note:
The same text in 4 editions, 2021 to 2024.
Published as “Flag description”
- red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side;
- the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world;
- traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle;
- caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory;
- in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note: the shifted cross design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, as well as by the Faroe Islands
red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note: the shifted cross design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden Sweden, as well as by the Faroe Islands
- description:
- red field with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the left
- history:
- referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world;
- the origin of the design is unclear;
- one legend says that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th-century battle and inspired the royal army to victory;
- in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner
note: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands subsequently adopted the shifted-cross design
description: red field with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is left
history: referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a unclear; one legend says that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman early-13th-century battle and inspired the royal army to victory; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign
note: the shifted cross design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, as well as by and the Faroe Islands subsequently adopted the shifted-cross design
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Denmark: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/denmark/flag.