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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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2011 edition

Same as 2010

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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

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Denmark: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/denmark/flag.

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