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	Flag of Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		According to Swedish law 1982:269, the dimensions of the flag are 10/16 (height/width), the inner blue fields having 4/5 and the outer blue fields 4/9 (height/width).
		The war flag and ensign is a triple swallow-tail of proportions 1:2.
		Flag of Sweden, from the Sweden Institute (sweden.se).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swedish_flag (258 words)

	Sweden
		As decreed in a royal warrant of 1569, the yellow cross was always to be borne on Swedish battle standards and banners, as the Swedish Coat of Arms was blue divided quarterly by a cross of gold.
		The dimensions of the Swedish flag are 5:2:9 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically.
		The dimensions of the Swedish flag with a swallow-tail are 5:2:5:8 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically.
	www.fotw.net /flags/se.html (375 words)

	flag of Aaland Islands (Finland) flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de
		The dimensions of the flag of the Åland Islands are 16:3:4:3:26 horizontally and 12:3:4:3:12 vertically.
		Alternative designs were the old blue-yellow-blue triband, the flag of Finland with an extra yellow cross in the middle, and a design were a red cross was added to the Swedish pattern.
		The flag is a banner of the arms; arms granted in 1560, present blazon adopted on 18 April 1951.
	www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/ax.html (784 words)

	Swedish speaking population in Finland
		The red-and-yellow flag is believed to be the oldest of the Scandinavian cross flags, in that it was the flag of the archbishop of Lund (then in Denmark, now in Sweden), who as of 1104 was the spiritual leader of all the Nordic countries.
		A red flag with a yellow cross is indeed known to many Swedish speakers in Finland as their traditional minority flag, but the awareness, which rely essentially on a sparse and deficient oral tradition, falls short of being common knowledge.
		The red flag with a yellow cross, is indeed the flag that officially represents the Swedish speaking population in Finland.
	www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/xn_fi-se.html (928 words)

	Regal Symbols
		This flag is charged with the Greater or Lesser National Coat of Arms in a white canton in the centre of the cross.
		The origins of the cross flags of the Nordic countries are to be found in the banners of the cross which medieval Christian princes carried on their crusades against the infidel in the Holy Land.
		From the death of Gustav Vasa in 1560, the cross flag appears as the foremost symbol of the Swedish nation: a swallow-tailed Swedish flag in which the national coat of arms, with the inescutcheon of the reigning dynasty, has been superimposed on the centre of the cross.
	www.royalcourt.se /4.53abbbfd7ffdfa677fff24324.html (1675 words)

	The Scanian Flag - Part 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The first pictures of a blue cloth with a yellow cross as a Swedish flag is a provincial coat of arms for southern Finland on the 1550's and one for Gotland during the funeral cortege of Gustav Vasa in 1562, declared Clara Nevéus, the State Heraldist, in a letter.
		The coat of arms and flag of the Swedish Church are the inverted colours and equipped with a golden crown in the centre of the cross, which in turn is
		In the legends mentioned, flag signs in the sky occurred, and this should be interpreted as an idiomatic expression, a metaphor, modelled on biblical apocalyptic literature and the interpretation of this literature by medieval painters and artists.
	www.scania.org /flaggan/flageng1.htm (2641 words)

	Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The design of the Swedish flag is likely based on the flag of Denmark; while the yellow and blue originate from the Swedish Coat of Arms which features three yellow crowns on a blue base.
		The exact age of the Swedish Flag is unclear, but the oldest recorded images of a blue cloth with a yellow cross on it date back to the 16th century.
		Swedish protocol states that a flag should not be used for anything else once it becomes unsuitable for flying.
	www.vdiest.nl /Europa/sweden.htm (341 words)

	Sweden and Norway 1844 Changes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Both were based on the national flags of the respective countries (Parliament of Norway adopted a new national civil ensign in 1821, the same flag that flies as the national flag of Norway today), to which was added a new mark of union in the canton and swallowtail and tongue.
		The union badge was introduced in Swedish and Norwegian flags in 1844 (when Oscar I acceded to the throne) in order to secure an equal status to both of his realms in personal union, and especially to soothe the feelings of Norwegians, who considered the previous union flag disparaging to Norway.
		The artwork for the Swedish war ensign is in the same overall ratio as for the Norwegian one, that is 16:27.
	www.flagspot.com /flags/xn-s-a03.html (1006 words)

	Swedish Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The design of the Swedish flag is probably taken from the Danish flag, and its blue and yellow colours possibly come from the Coat of Arms.
		The reasons for the choice of date are twofold: the election of Gustav Vasa as Sweden's king on 6 June 1523 laid the foundation of Sweden as a separate state; and on the same date in 1809, Sweden adopted a new constitution which included the establishment of civil rights and liberties.
		The flag is usually hoisted at 08:00 hrs from 1 March to 31 October, otherwise at 09:00 hrs.
	www.sweemb.kiev.ua /eng/Fac_embl.htm (704 words)

	flag of House flags of Swedish Shipping Companies (8) flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de
		Taking a look at Svea in Brown's Flags and Funnels, 1978, which is a few years later than the source in my original image there are a few differences.The Swedish flag appears more along the lines of a Scandinavian cross as anticipated by Ole back at the time of the original posting.
		The house flag of Svenska Lloyd Rederi A/B, Gothenburg.
		Swedish Orient Line (SOL) was founded in 1911 and belonged to Ångfartygs AB Tirfing, later the Broström group.
	www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/se~hf8.html (896 words)

	The Scanian Flag - Part 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Instead, the measurements of the historical flag from 1748 were chosen, as it was the first Danish flag with fixed measurements (14 x 17).
		The flag is a yellow cross on a red background, on a cloth measuring 3-1-3 high and 3-1-4.5 long, according to SVR (Scandinavian Coat of Arms Register) 431/92.
		The height of the flag should be approximately 1/5 of the length of the flagpole.
	www.scania.org /flaggan/flageng3.htm (1576 words)

	wikien.info: Main_Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		By Swedish law a number of days of the calendar year are designated as official flag days.
		This means that the Flag of Sweden is flown on all public flag poles and buildings.
		Hoisting of the Swedish flag on private flag poles on these days is also strongly encouraged, however omitting to do so is no longer a punishable offence.
	www.hostingciamca.com /index.php?title=Flag_days_in_Sweden (247 words)

	A Short Sample - Swedish Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The steps are: set the flag (page or drawing) size, set up a grid to help place the cross on the Swedish flag, draw a background rectangle, draw the horizontal and vertical bars, set the background color and cross bar colors, and finally save and export the image.
		The correct width to height proportion of the Swedish flag is 16 to 10.
		For the Swedish flag, the background color is specified by the the NIS standard color 4055-R95B, which is equivalent to the values: Red: 0, Green: 90, Blue: 173.
	tavmjong.free.fr /INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/ch02s02.html (1793 words)

	Swedish Flag
		The shape and flag ratio of the Swedish flag is described as 5:8
		Swedish Flag etiquette is very strict and is is essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
		A Flag of Swedish, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
	www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /swedish-flag.htm (1340 words)

	Scanian cross flag (Sweden)
		Originally the Scanian cross flag had the same proportions as the Swedish flag, I think (I guess it was easiest to make it so), but in later decades people have advocated other proportions, so now there are different versions of the flag.
		Neither is there any evidence of arms or flags with a yellow (golden) cross on red used by the archbishop of Lund, nor for the use of such a flag to symbolize the region of Scania before 1900.
		We may safely conclude that the Scanian flag is a modern invention of the last century, based on the Nordic tradition of flag design, and with colours reminiscent both of Denmark and Sweden well chosen in view of the region's history.
	www.fotw.net /flags/se-scani.html (2134 words)

	Swedish Flag Review - Online news and more relevant resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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	www.mbmaternity.com /topics/swedish-flag.html (365 words)

	Freeway - Artikelns namn
		Look at the flags in the middle-east for example, many flags there have the sign of their religion, Islam (a white half-moon in the top corner of the flag).
		In fact, the story of the Swedish flag is an old one, over 600 years old.
		It is the day when Gustav Vasa, a famous Swedish king, was elected to be the monarch of Sweden and it is also the day we won our independence and broke up from the Nordic union.
	free1.freeway.org /issue19/artiklar/nationalsymbols.htm (719 words)

	Scanian history (the s.c.nordic FAQ) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Swedish policy is a strict Swedification, in conflict with the peace treaties which guarantee Scania to keep her laws and nationality.
		The flag used by the Arch-bishop during medieval times is re-invented and introduced as the National Flag of Scania.
		The line of flags is modified after a picture at det Åländska skoldatanätet.
	www.lysator.liu.se /nordic/scn/faq763.html (1422 words)

	EUROPA - The EU at a glance - European Governments on-line - Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The official website of the Swedish Monarchy explains the role of the monarch in the Swedish political system, and offers historical background information on the monarchy and an insight into its internal procedures.
		The Swedish Government website features information on each member of the Government (biographies, speeches, schedules, etc.) and provides hyperlinks to their respective ministries; as such, it functions as a portal site.
		The key issues in Swedish foreign policy are also explained, in particular the Nordic cooperation policy, and policy in respect of the United Nations and the European Union.
	europa.eu.int /abc/governments/sweden/index_en.htm (376 words)

	Swedish Flag Quiz/Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
		Sweden's flag was adopted on June 22, 1906, but its design is hundreds of years old (it probably dates from 1521).
		The Swedish flag is blue with a golden-yellow Scandinavian cross.
		The colors are derived from the Swedish national arms and the design is from the Danish flag.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /europe/sweden/flag/flagquizbw.shtml (168 words)

	Buy Sweden Flag T-Shirt, Swedish Flag T-shirt, Sweden tshirts on sale
		Large Sweden flag design on a pre-shrunk white 100% cotton screened tshirt.
		Sweden flag imprinted on a heavyweight Jerzees t-shirt.
		Flag designs measure 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" and have bright vivid colors.
	www.unflags.com /swflt.html (215 words)

	Sweden ( Swedish ) Flag
		These (Swedish) flags look great both outdoors and indoors, and are 100% US made.
		We stock the Sweden flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
		We also have great value flagpoles and US flags made from tough nylon or super durable spun polyester flags.
	www.united-states-flag.com /sweden.html (417 words)

	How to learn Swedish in 1000 difficult lessons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		She had just gotten back from the States, where she was doing a story on Steve Lofton and Roger Croteau's fight to adopt their foster child, and a follow-up story to one she had done 11 years ago on a family of white supremacists in Georgia.
		And as Aaron, whose birthday it is today, reminded me, on this day not only was the Swedish Constitution adopted in 1809, but in 1654 Queen Christina converted to Catholicism and renounced the Swedish throne.
		In fact, she was the only one who really moved like she belonged on stage, everyone else was a tad stiff as they walked back and forth across the stage purposelessly, although I assume they were great elocutionists.
	francisstrand.blogspot.com /2002_06_01_francisstrand_archive.html (4916 words)

	SwedishCountry.com - Swedish Antiques
		Swedish Christmas candleholder, hand carved and signed by artist in Sweden,in lovely natural wood tones, "Jul Trad", 22 1/2" X 14 1/2".
		Tulip Swedish candleholders for "Jul in Sweden", pair, and each is 12" X 9 1/2", from the 1940s.
		Newspaper rack, "The Swedish wedding", a most beautiful work of folk art from Sweden, one of the most delightful that we have had.
	www.swedishcountry.com (1508 words)

	SWEDEN.SE - National emblems of Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		These arms are those of the "Vasa garb" representing the Vasa dynasty (1523-1654) together with the bridge representing the Principality of Ponte Corvo in Italy (given to Bernadotte by the Emperor Napoleon in 1806), complemented by the Napoleonic eagle and seven stars.
		The text of "Du gamla, Du fria" was written by folklorist and ballad writer Richard Dybeck (1811-77) and set to a folk melody from the province of Västmanland in the middle of the 19th century.
		Copyright: This text is published by the Swedish Institute on www.sweden.se.
	www.sweden.se /templates/cs/BasicFactsheet____2863.aspx (848 words)

	Björn Engdahl's Swedish course (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Swedish is spoken by approximately 9 million people in Sweden and some 300 000 in Finland.
		Written Swedish is quite similar to German and Dutch; Norwegians and Swedes understand each other perfectly.
		What is difficult (at first) and characteristic with the Swedish language is the pronunciation.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Acropolis/1290 (293 words)

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		Until the 19th century, the language was unaltered by significant influence of both Danish (until 1658) and Swedish (from that year and onwards).
		It's alive to another extent than the old language and is a Swedish influenced version of it, with the many parts sensitive to external domination left out.
		Finally it was determined that Skåne and Western Sweden (including the second Swedish city Göteborg) would start out reuniting their respective län into two big regions (while the other Swedish län not involved would be left intact for the moment).
	www.df.lth.se /~cml/scania/scania-faq (3288 words)

	Sweden Flag - World Flags 101 - Swedenian Flags
		Great Prices on Flags for the Home - Choose from a large selection of decorative house flags.
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		Decorative Flags and Gifts - Decorative flags (made for decorative flag poles) for all occasions.
	www.worldflags101.com /s/sweden-flag.aspx (313 words)

	Scandinavian Shop > Swedish flags > Sweden Flag stickers and fashion - Scandinavica.com
		» The Swedish flag is the second oldest Scandinavian national flag in use.
		» The historical records of the first Swedish flag (a blue cloth with a yellow cross) date back from the 16th century.
		» The Scandinavian cross design of the Swedish flag was inspired on the Dannebrog, and the blue and glod colours come from the Coat of Arms of the Kings of Sweden.
	www.scandinavica.com /shop/flags/sweden.htm (239 words)

	eWorldofWonders:World Gifts & Unique Clothing Swedish Flag Tie Plus Car Decal
		This is a beautiful navy blue tie with yellow diogonal stripes dividing small Swedish flags.
		Each of the flags is approximately 3/8" wide X 1/4" high.
		Also included with this tie is a Swedish flag decal which was a gift from the previous owner to the buyer of this tie!
	www.eworldofwonders.com /catalog/product_info.php?products_id=152 (135 words)

	Flags of the World - Sweden
		The flag of Sweden contains the Scandinavian Cross taken from early Danish flags.
		The colors are believed to come from the Swedish State Coat of Arms.
		The kings coronation date, June 6th, is today celebrated as Swedish Flag Day.
	www.anyflag.com /country/sweden.php (143 words)

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