Flag of Sweden
The flag of Sweden shows a Nordic cross. Its colors are blue and yellow. The current design dates from 1906. Sweden is in Europe, and its capital is Stockholm. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 10.6 million |
| Area | 450,295 km² |
| Currency | Swedish krona |
| Colors | blue and yellow |
| Proportions | 5:8 |
| In use since | 1906 |
Which one is the flag of Sweden?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Norway
Finland
IcelandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- My north reaches into Lapland, my south is flat and full of forest.
- I lie in northern Europe and I am the largest country in Scandinavia by area.
- A furniture chain with a blue and yellow logo comes from me.
- Almost every Nobel Prize is presented in my capital.
- My capital is called Stockholm.
Flags of the neighbors
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Sweden?
Blue and yellow. The flag of Sweden shows a Nordic cross.
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm.
Which flags look like the flag of Sweden?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Norway, Finland, Iceland.
When was the flag of Sweden adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1906.
What is the population of Sweden?
About 10.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 450,295 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.