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Flag Faroe Islands, in 36 editions.
The entry for Faroe Islands published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 13 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 13
- 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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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the
flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the
style of the Dannebrog DANNEBROG (Danish flag)
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the
the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side
in the
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the DANNEBROG (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the
edges of
hoist side
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the
edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the
hoist side in the style of the DANNEBROG Dannebrog (Danish flag)
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends
to thethe
the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends
extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is
shifted to
The same text in 2000 and 2001.
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that
The same text in 7 editions, 2002 to 2008.
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag);
- the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence
white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) flag); the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence
The same text in 7 editions, 2010 to 2016.
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag);
- referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence;
- white represents the clear Faroese sky as well as the foam of the waves;
- red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag); referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence sequence; white represents the clear Faroese sky as well as the foam of the waves; red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag);
- referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence;
- white represents the clear Faroese sky as well as the foam of the waves;
- red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
note: the blue on the flag is a lighter blue (azure) than that found on the flags of Iceland or Norway
white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag); referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence; white represents the clear Faroese sky as well as the foam of the waves; red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
note: the blue on the flag is a lighter blue (azure) than that found on the flags of Iceland or Norway
The same text in 7 editions, 2018 to 2024.
Published as “Flag description”
- white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag;
- the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag);
- referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence;
- white represents the clear Faroese sky, as well as the foam of the waves;
- red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
note: the blue on the flag is a lighter blue (azure) than that found on the flags of Iceland or Norway
white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag); referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence; white represents the clear Faroese sky sky, as well as the foam of the waves; red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
note: the blue on the flag is a lighter blue (azure) than that found on the flags of Iceland or Norway
- description:
- white with a red cross outlined in blue that extends to the edges of the flag;
- the cross is shifted toward the left side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
- meaning:
- white represents waves breaking on the shore; red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
- history:
- the flag is referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark;" a group of students designed it in 1919, although it wasn't officially adopted until 1940
note: resembles the flags of Iceland and Norway; uses the same three colors in a different sequence and with a lighter blue
description: white with a red cross outlined in blue extending that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist left side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag); flag)
meaning: white represents waves breaking on the shore; red and blue are traditional Faroese colors
history: the flag is referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag mark;" a group of students designed it in 1919, although it wasn't officially adopted until 1940
note: resembles those the flags of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and Norway; uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence; white represents the clear Faroese sky, as well as the foam of the waves; red sequence and blue are traditional Faroese colors with a lighter blue
note: the blue on the flag is(azure) than that found on the flags of Iceland or Norway
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Faroe Islands: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/faroe-islands/flag.