🇦🇽Aland Islands

The flag of Åland was officially adopted in 1954. The design features a red Nordic cross with a yellow inner cross on a blue background. This unique combination represents the islands' special status: the blue and yellow recall Sweden (the islands are Swedish-speaking), while the overall design with the red cross acknowledges Finnish sovereignty. The autonomous status of Åland, established by the League of Nations in 1921, allows the islands to have their own flag distinct from Finland's. The flag symbolizes the peaceful resolution of the Åland Islands dispute between Sweden and Finland.