national flag of Iceland

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:flag
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 18:27
gptkbp:color gptkb:blue
gptkb:red
gptkb:white
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recognized internationally
blue, white, red
cross design
important national symbol
blue represents the ocean
evolved from earlier designs
should not touch the ground
used in diplomatic missions
used in different contexts
influenced by historical events
used in cultural festivals
represents Icelandic sovereignty
displayed during official events
has undergone several changes over time
blue symbolizes the sky
colors reflect natural elements
embodies Icelandic identity
inspired by Nordic heritage
length 27 units, height 18 units
red represents volcanic fire
red symbolizes the fire of volcanoes
represents unity among Icelanders
white represents snow and ice
white symbolizes the glaciers
gptkbp:country gptkb:Iceland
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of national pride
gptkbp:depicted_in national holidays
gptkbp:design gptkb:Matthías_Þórðarson
rectangular with a blue field and a white-edged red cross
gptkbp:first_flight 1 December 1918
gptkbp:flag gptkb:Icelandic_flag_law
requires regular cleaning
should be stored in a dry place
used in sports events
should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset
should be flown at half-mast on mourning days
performed on national holidays
1 June
gptkbp:height standard height is 6 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance represents Iceland's independence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label national flag of Iceland
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Danish_flag
gptkbp:is_adopted_by 1 January 1944
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Icelandic_government
gptkbp:related_to Nordic flags
gptkbp:status state and civil ensign
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:event
gptkbp:used_in international events
gptkbp:year_created adopted in 1944