
Shetland
United Kingdom, Shetland
Flag
Adopted: 1969
The flag features a Nordic cross design in blue and white with a yellow/gold cross outlined in white, representing Shetland's Scandinavian heritage.
Flag fun fact: The Nordic cross design reflects Shetland's historical ties to Scandinavia, as the islands were under Norwegian rule until 1469.
Colors
bluewhiteyellow
Design elements
crossgeometric
Flag family: Nordic cross flags
Context
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