Flag of Norway
The flag of Norway shows a Nordic cross. Its colors are red, blue and white. The current design dates from 1821. Norway is in Europe, and its capital is Oslo. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Oslo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 5.6 million |
| Area | 323,802 km² |
| Currency | Norwegian krone |
| Colors | red, blue and white |
| Proportions | 8:11 |
| In use since | 1821 |
Which one is the flag of Norway?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Iceland
Denmark
FinlandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in northern Europe and have one of the longest coastlines in the world.
- Since 2022 I have been the most important natural gas supplier to the European Union.
- My sovereign wealth fund is the largest in the world.
- Many people call my North Cape the northernmost point of Europe, though it sits on an island.
- I am not an EU member, and my capital is called Oslo.
Flags of the neighbors
Sweden
RussiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Norway?
Red, blue and white. The flag of Norway shows a Nordic cross.
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo.
Which flags look like the flag of Norway?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Iceland, Denmark, Finland.
When was the flag of Norway adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1821.
What is the population of Norway?
About 5.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 323,802 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.