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The Iceland Flag resembles the Danish flag to an extent as it was one of the territories of Denmark. The national flag of Iceland is in operation officially from 1915. The flag is blue in color, with a red cross with white borders dissecting the flag in unequal parts. The red color of the flag of Iceland represents the active volcanoes on the island and the white color signifies the snowfall which is a crucial part of the climate of Iceland. The blue part on the national flag of Iceland represents both Atlantic Ocean and the mountains.

Official Name: Lyoveldio

Capital: Reykjavik

Location: In the North Atlantic separated from Greenland by the Denmark Strait

Area: 10,3000 Sq. km.

Official Language: Icelandic

National Flag. Blue with a red white bordered Scandinavian Cross.

Flag Ratio: 18:25

National Anthem: Lofsongur Song of Praise (1874)