Finnishflag

The Finnish flag, also known as the Siniristilippu (Blue Cross Flag), is the official national flag of Finland. It is a white rectangular flag with a blue Nordic cross extending to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is centered, and the horizontal part is shifted towards the hoist. The color blue is typically a dark shade, often referred to as flag blue.

The design of the Finnish flag is based on the Nordic cross, a motif shared by the flags of other Nordic countries, symbolizing Christianity. The white color represents snow and the clear skies of Finland, while the blue symbolizes its numerous lakes and its role as a country of a thousand lakes. The current design was officially adopted on May 29, 1918, shortly after Finland declared its independence.

The proportions of the Finnish flag are 11 units in height and 18 units in width. The width of the cross is 3 units. The blue cross is divided into four equal rectangles. The dimensions of these rectangles are 4 units by 3 units for the two side rectangles and 4 units by 6 units for the top and bottom rectangles. The flag is flown on official buildings and during national holidays and celebrations.