What does the colors in Norway's flag mean?

Answer 1

The Norwegian flag had been discussed and planned and drafted since the constitution was written in 1814. The three colors we have were not the only propositions: green was also mentioned as a neutral color nobody could take offence of! The final flag was a compromise that everybody could agree on; Danes, Swedes or Norwegian patriots. The red basic color was taken from Denmark, the blue cross was meant to represent Sweden, and the white frame around the cross made it the tricolor of freedom and placed Norway among the other free nations. Another explanation of the white color, is that several Norwegian kings had used this color in their banners and weapons.

Update:

The colors where to represent the colors from Denmark and Sweden, also, they where taken from other democratic countries, especially the French Revolution. Therefor, it's safe to say that white, blue and red means the same in Norway as for other democratic countries with those colors: Liberté, égalité, fraternité (Freedom (blue), equality (white), brothership(red))

Answer 2

The flag of Norway has a red background with a blue 'Scandinavian cross' on it. The Scandinavian cross is outlined by white stripes. The vertical stripe of the cross isn't centered; instead it's based on the left side of the flag.

Norwegian Flag Meaning:

The colors of the Norwegian flag are believed to have been influenced by the flags of France, the United States and Britain and are considered the colors of liberty and independence. The cross is common to most Scandinavian flags, and represents Norway's link to the other Scandinavian countries.

Red,White,And Blue

Answer 3

Norway was in union with Denmark until 1814, so the white color in the flag comes from them. Many people might think that the blue color is from Sweden, because we were in union with them as well, but the swedish blue is much lighter than the norwegian. The blue is from the French flag, as well as the red, because Norway also wanted to symoblize / symbolizes "Frihet, likhet, brorskap" or "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (Freedom, equality, fraternity).

Answer 4

The colours of the Norwegian flag have the same meaning as the french tricolor. White stands for Royalty, Blue for Duty and Care and Red for Piety.

Answer 5

The three colors together represent the French Tricolor. Seperatley they stand for other Scandinavian countries.

Answer 6

The flag of Norway has three colors. The red and white portions of the flag represent the once union with Denmark. The blue portion represents Norway's past association with Sweden.