Flag of Denmark
The flag of Denmark shows a Nordic cross. Its colors are red and white. The current design dates from 1625. Denmark is in Europe, and its capital is Copenhagen. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 6 million |
| Area | 43,094 km² |
| Currency | Danish krone |
| Colors | red and white |
| Proportions | 28:37 |
| In use since | 1625 |
Which one is the flag of Denmark?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Switzerland
Norway
IcelandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am made up of a peninsula and several hundred islands.
- I am the smallest of the three Scandinavian countries.
- Greenland and the Faroe Islands belong to my kingdom too.
- A toy of colorful interlocking bricks was invented here.
- My capital is called Copenhagen.
Flags of the neighbors
GermanyWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Denmark?
Red and white. The flag of Denmark shows a Nordic cross.
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen.
Which flags look like the flag of Denmark?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland.
When was the flag of Denmark adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1625.
What is the population of Denmark?
About 6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 43,094 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.