Flag of Finland,The Republic of Finland

Finland national flag consisting of a white field bearing a blue cross; when flown by the government, it incorporates a red, white, and yellow coat of arms featuring a lion. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 11 to 18.
Detail:
Adopted on: 1918 Proportion: 11:18 Country: Finland
Story:
The national flag is rectangular, and the ratio of length to width is 18:11. The white flag has a blue cross to the left. White symbolizes the land covered with snow. Blue symbolizes lakes, rivers and oceans, or blue sky. The cross shows Finlands historical close relationship with other Scandinavian countries in northern Europe.