Flag of the Åland Islands
What the flag means
- Blue and yellow — Sweden, the islanders' heritage
- Red Nordic cross — ties to Finland
Design set by: Landskapslag (1992:41) om Ålands flagga, 2 § · Adopted 1954
Highlights
- 🏝️ 6,000+ islands in the Baltic
- ⛵ Calm archipelago sailing
- 🌅 Quiet, pristine sea views
- 🐟 Fresh herring and seafood
- 🌿 Easy living close to nature
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Status
Autonomous region of Finland- Population
- 30,541 people (2023)
- Area
- 1,580 km²
- Capital
- Mariehamn
- Languages
- Swedish, Finnish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Similar flags
Nordic crosses
Data Sources
- What the flag means: Landskapslag (1992:41) om Ålands flagga, 2 §
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