Brief history of the national flag of Denmark, also known to "locals" as "Dannebrog." Claimed by many to be one of the oldest national banners still flying in our day. Of all the national flags and banners displayed from flag poles in the world today, the flag of Denmark is considered to be one of the older banners in existence. According to historians, its catching history started centuries ago. The Danish flag is also commonly known as "Dannebrog," meaning "Banner of the Danes," has a white cross on a red colored background. The cross is positioned slightly more to the left side of the flag.

Interestingly, this particular banner of Denmark was also flown by other countries, including Norway and Sweden, and other regions across the North Sea. Norway officially adopted its own banner back in 1821, some 2 centuries ago. The two flags resemble and only have minor differences.

Many flags around the world display a cross shaped sign on a colored background. In Europe, many national banners are tricolor type banners. Most of these national banners have stripes that are equal in width or height. There some exceptions however. As mentioned above, the Danish flag is one of the oldest national flags flown for flag poles today.

Historic documents make no mention of the Danish flag during both the 13th and 14th century. It is not clear whether it was initially used as a sign, a military or battle banner or for other purposes. First mention of the flag of Denmark was not till the initial years of the 15th century.

Denmark also known officially as the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Greenland (which is often surprising to many) and the Faroe Islands is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. This wonderful country is bordered by Germany on the south and Sweden and Norway in the north. Denmark has long claimed and controlled access to the Baltic Sea; before the digging of the Kiel Canal. Passage to the Baltic Sea was possible in the past only through a number of channels known as the "Danish straits".

Flags of different countries are produced or manufactured from two different materials in our day, nylon and polyester. Make sure to learn what is appropriate when it comes down to flying to national flags in a particular country.