Flag of Finland
The flag of Finland shows a Nordic cross. Its colors are white and blue. The current design dates from 1918. Finland is in Europe, and its capital is Helsinki. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 5.6 million |
| Area | 338,424 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | white and blue |
| Proportions | 11:18 |
| In use since | 1918 |
Which one is the flag of Finland?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Sweden
Greece
IcelandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in the northeast of Europe.
- There is roughly one sauna here for every two residents.
- People call me the land of a thousand lakes. In truth there are far more.
- My language is not related to the languages of my Scandinavian neighbors, but it is related to Estonian.
- My capital is called Helsinki.
Flags of the neighbors
Norway
RussiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Finland?
White and blue. The flag of Finland shows a Nordic cross.
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki.
Which flags look like the flag of Finland?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Sweden, Greece, Iceland.
When was the flag of Finland adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1918.
What is the population of Finland?
About 5.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 338,424 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.