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Flag Proportion : 28:37
Adopted on : June 15, 1219
Location : Located in North Europe; bordered by Sweden, Germany, and Norway
Capital City : Copenhagen
Major Cities : Odense, Herning, Esberj, Svendborg
Area : 1,370,000 square miles
Population : 5,671,050
Currency : Danish Krone (DKK)
Official Language : Danish
National Anthem : There is a Lovely Country
National symbol(s):lion, mute swan
National colors: red, white
National anthem:
name: "Der er et yndigt land" (There is a Lovely Land); "Kong Christian" (King Christian)
lyrics/music: Adam Gottlob OEHLENSCHLAGER/Hans Ernst KROYER; Johannes EWALD/unknown
Fact about Denmark flag |
Country | Denmark |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | Versions in use since at least c. 1400; official design for civil ensign adopted 1748 (slightly greater length tolerated since 1893); private use on land sanctioned 1854. |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A red field charged with a white cross extending to the edges; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side. Dimensions: 3:1:3 width / 3:1:4.5 to 3:1:5.25 length. |
Size Ratio | 28:34 to 28:37 |