The first known "Flag of Finland" was presented in 1848, along with the de facto national anthem "Maamme". Its motif was the coat of arms of Finland surrounded by laurel leaves on a white flag.

When Finland achieved its independence after the Russian Revolution of 1917, there was debate over the best official flag for the new country. At first the coat of arms itself became the basis for the …

The Finnish flag features symbolic colors: blue for its lakes and white for its snowy winters, as first described in an 1863 poem.

Current flag of Finland with a history of the flag and information about Finland country.

Explore the symbolism and history of the Finnish flag, and view its official image, design, colors, and emoji.

Finland declared independence on 6 December 1917. The occasion was celebrated by flying the red and yellow lion flag from the Government Palace the same day, and during the first months of …

Oct 1, 2025 · Finland’s flag shares the Nordic cross design with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. This cross is a common symbol in the region, showing their shared history …