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Flag Sweden, in 36 editions.

The entry for Sweden published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 10 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.

editions changed the text
10
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 2024

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description:
blue with a golden yellow cross extending to the edges of the flag; the cross is shifted to the left side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
meaning:
the colors come from the Swedish coat of arms

description: blue with a golden yellow cross extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist left side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag); flag)
meaning:
the colors reflect those of come from the Swedish coat of arms - three gold crowns on a blue field

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

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