flag of the Faroe Islands

Also known as Merkið, Faroese flag, flag of Faroe Islands, the Faroe Islands flag, Faroe Islands flag

national flag of the Faroe Islands

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The flag of the Faroe Islands is the national symbol of the Faroe Islands, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark located in the North Atlantic. It features a Nordic cross design in blue and white with a red vertical stripe, representing the islands' distinct identity and Nordic heritage.

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Official name: Merkið
Image: Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg

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Commons category: Flags of the Faroe Islands
Commons gallery: Merkið
Unicode character: 🇫🇴
inception: 1940-04-25

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The original flag now hangs in the church of Fámjin

The flag of the Faroe Islands (Merkið, pronounced [ˈmɛʃtʃɪ]; lit. "the banner") is a Nordic cross on a white field, with a red cross fimbriated in blue. It is part of the Nordic cross tradition and is commonly interpreted as a Christian symbol.