Finland's flag is also called "siniristilippu," meaning "Blue Cross Flag" and dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. The blue cross represents Christianity and is based on the Nordic Cross, just like the other Nordic countries. This flag was created after Finland gained his independence from Russia, though the design does date back to the 19th century. The white is said to symbolize the winter snows while the blue is meant to symbolize the country's thousands of lakes and the sky.
Finland's flag is also called "siniristilippu," meaning "Blue Cross Flag" and dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. The blue cross represents Christianity and is based on the Nordic Cross, just like the other Nordic countries. This flag was created after Finland gained his independence from Russia, though the design does date back to the 19th century. The white is said to symbolize the winter snows while the blue is meant to symbolize the country's thousands of lakes and the sky.