Why are the flags of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Greece similar? What is the connection?

The tradition of the cross, "Nordic Cross" (or Scandinavian Cross) originated from the symbol of the Teutonic Order of 1 192, after Denmark unified northern Europe and established the Kalmar Union. This flag became the symbol of the whole northern Europe. Later, most of the royal families in the northern European countries were descendants and distant relatives of the ancient Danish kingdom. So this cross has been spread all over northern Europe.

Tricolor flag is a European culture and a continuation of history. The simple and lively national flag gives people a solemn feeling, and the large colors also give people a visual impact. The flags of continental Europe are mostly tricolor flags. Among the tricolor flags, red, white and blue are the majority. Red, white and blue represent freedom, equality and fraternity, and are the banner of bourgeois revolution.

Extended data

12 19, Danish king Valdemar Victory uz (also known as the king of victory) led an army against the pagans in Estonia. 15 In June, the battle of Long Dennis, the Dan army was in trouble. Suddenly, a red flag with a cross on a white background fell from the sky, accompanied by a loud voice: "Grasping this flag is victory!" " "

Encouraged by this flag, the Dan army fought bravely and turned defeat into victory. Since then, the white cross red flag has become the national flag of the Kingdom of Denmark. Up to now, Denmark has celebrated "Flag Day" or "Waldemar Day" every June 15. With the development of bourgeois revolution in modern Europe, the consciousness of citizenship and sovereignty rose, and a large number of national flags came into being.

The tricolor flag, red, white and blue symbolize the revolutionaries' belief in equality, freedom and love, which directly affects the revolutionary process and flag design of neighboring countries. In addition, the opening of new air routes has promoted exchanges between countries, and the maritime signal flag, as an important means of communication for warships and merchant ships, has been widely adopted by all countries.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Five Nordic Countries

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Baidu Encyclopedia-National Flag (National Symbolic Flag)

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Denmark