Flag of the Faroe Islands

The flag of the Faroe Islands features a white field charged with an offset Nordic cross. This cross is composed of a red inner band fimbriated with a blue border.

White serves as the predominant color, symbolizing the clear sky and the foam produced by the waves of the North Atlantic. The red and blue components represent traditional Faroese colors while acknowledging the historical and cultural links to other Nordic nations. Incorporation of the Nordic cross specifically denotes the islands' Christian heritage and its geographic identity within Northern Europe.

Designed in 1919 by students Jens Olivur Lisberg, Janus Øssursson, and Pauli Dahl, the flag was initially used in an unofficial capacity. During World War II, the British occupation of the islands led to the flag's recognition for maritime use in 1940 to differentiate Faroese ships from those of occupied Denmark. It was formally adopted as the national ensign following the passage of the Home Rule Act on March 23, 1948.