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Flag of Finland: the blue cross and facts for kids

A white field with a blue cross, set toward the pole side.

The flag of Finland is white with a blue cross. Here is how to tell it from the other flags with a cross like it, and a quick quiz to try.

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What does the flag of Finland look like?

The flag of Finland is white with a blue cross. The cross is set towards the flagpole, not in the middle.

Which flags share its cross?

The flags of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland have a cross set towards the flagpole too. Sweden is a yellow cross on blue. Finland is a blue cross on white.

Flags that look like the flag of Finland

Some flags use the same colours or the same shape. Here is how to tell them apart:

Flags that look like the flag of Finland, and how each one differs
FlagHow it differs
SwedenA cross set towards the flagpole too, but yellow, on blue.
IcelandA cross set towards the flagpole too, but red edged in white, on blue.
NorwayA cross set towards the flagpole too, but blue edged in white, on red.

Finland in a nutshell

Quick quiz: the flag of Finland

Try these, then tap Show answer under each one.

  1. Which country's flag is a yellow cross on blue?

    • Sweden
    • Finland
    • Norway
    • Denmark

    Sweden.

  2. About how many lakes does Finland have?

    • About 1,800
    • About 18,000
    • About 188,000
    • About 1.8 million

    About 188,000. Finland has about 188,000 lakes.

  3. What is the capital city of Finland?

    • Turku
    • Helsinki
    • Tallinn
    • Oslo

    Helsinki.

  4. Which of these countries is next door to Finland?

    • Russia
    • Denmark
    • Poland
    • Iceland

    Russia. Finland also borders Norway and Sweden.

  5. Which country's flag is red with a blue cross edged in white?

    • Iceland
    • Norway
    • Denmark
    • Finland

    Norway.

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