The use of this
flag is very old and the dates can go back to 14
th century making it the most ancient state
flag .
Dannebrog's origin is surrounded with a number of interesting
myths, legends and theories.
The ratio of the
white cross to its red background is vertically 3:1:3 and horizontally 3:1:4:5. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the use of the
flag.
Official Name: Kongeriget Danmark
Capital: Copenhagen
Location: In north Western Europe Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland (Jaylland) adjacent islands in the North Sea and Baltic. It has land border with Germany in the south.
Area: 43,094 Sq. km.
Official Language: Danish
National Flag: Red with white Scandinavian cross.
Flag Ratio: 28:37
National Anthem is:
"Der er et yndigt land" There is a lovely land (1844)