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Flag of Sweden: the yellow cross and facts for kids

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

The flag of Sweden is blue with a yellow cross. Here is where its colours may come from, how to tell it from the flags that look like it, and a quick quiz to try.

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What does the flag of Sweden look like?

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

Where did the flag come from?

Sweden's coat of arms shows three golden crowns on blue. It is likely that it inspired the first blue and yellow flags.

The design of the flag was set down in a law in 1906. Sweden celebrates Flag Day on 6 June.

Flags that look like the flag of Sweden

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

Flags that look like the flag of Sweden, and how each one differs
FlagHow it differs
FinlandA cross set towards the flagpole too, but blue, on white.
NorwayA cross set towards the flagpole too, but blue edged in white, on red.
IcelandBlue with a cross set towards the flagpole too, but the cross is red edged in white.

Sweden in a nutshell

Quick quiz: the flag of Sweden

Try these, then tap Show answer under each one.

  1. About how many islands does Sweden have?

    • About 2,700
    • About 26,700
    • About 267,000
    • About 2.67 million

    About 267,000. Sweden has around 267,000 islands, more than any other country.

  2. What is on Sweden's coat of arms?

    • Three golden crowns
    • A red dragon
    • A white eagle
    • A maple leaf

    Three golden crowns.

  3. What is the capital city of Sweden?

    • Gothenburg
    • Stockholm
    • Oslo
    • Helsinki

    Stockholm.

  4. On which day does Sweden celebrate Flag Day?

    • 1 January
    • 6 June
    • 4 July
    • 25 December

    6 June.

  5. Which country's flag is a blue cross on white?

    • Finland
    • Greece
    • Iceland
    • Norway

    Finland. Sweden is a yellow cross on blue. Finland is a blue cross on white.

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