Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:national_flag
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| gptkbp:color |
blue represents the ocean
red represents volcanic fire white represents snow and ice |
| gptkbp:colors |
gptkb:blue
gptkb:red gptkb:white |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Iceland
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of national pride
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| 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 used in sports events should be flown at half-mast on mourning days performed on national holidays 1 June |
| gptkbp:flag_colors |
2:3
recognized internationally blue, white, red cross design important national symbol 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 symbolizes the fire of volcanoes represents unity among Icelanders white symbolizes the glaciers |
| gptkbp:flag_etiquette_rules |
should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset
|
| gptkbp:flag_storage |
should be stored in a dry place
|
| gptkbp:flagpole_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
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Danish_flag
|
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
1 January 1944
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| gptkbp:is_displayed_in |
national holidays
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| gptkbp:proportions |
18:27
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| gptkbp:related_to |
Nordic flags
|
| gptkbp:status |
state and civil ensign
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:cross
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:Icelandic_government
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
international events
|
| gptkbp:year_created |
adopted in 1944
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dunmer
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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