Norway

About the flag

Correct: Norway. It’s part of the Nordic-cross family and was designed in 1821 by parliamentarian Fredrik Meltzer. The red, white, and blue reflect the era’s “liberty colors” inspired by the American and French revolutions, while the cross continues the Scandinavian tradition and nods to historic ties with Denmark and Sweden. Memory tip: Think of Norway as a blend of its neighbors—Denmark’s red background and Sweden’s blue, separated by white. If you see blue and yellow on blue, that’s Sweden; a simple white cross on red is Denmark; blue with a red cross outlined in white is Iceland. Norway’s mix points you to the fjords and the North Sea.