Denmark vs Iceland
These two are close enough that people routinely draw one when they mean the other. Take the challenge first — the flags are further down the page.
The challenge
Practice
Draw the flag from memory.
What actually differs
- Iceland adds blue, which Denmark does not have.
- Denmark flies at 28:37 and Iceland at 18:25, so side by side one looks longer than the other.
- Even the shared colours are mixed differently: red (#C60C30 against #DC1E35).
How to keep them straight
Denmark: The simplest Nordic flag: red field, white cross, nothing else.
Iceland: Norway with the colours swapped: blue field, white cross, red cross inside.
The drawing scorer is built for exactly this: if you swap the colours of Denmark it will tell you which two you flipped, rather than just handing you a low number.
Questions
What is the difference between the Denmark and Iceland flags?
Iceland adds blue, which Denmark does not have. Denmark flies at 28:37 and Iceland at 18:25, so side by side one looks longer than the other. Even the shared colours are mixed differently: red (#C60C30 against #DC1E35).
Which is which?
The simplest Nordic flag: red field, white cross, nothing else. And for the other one: norway with the colours swapped: blue field, white cross, red cross inside.
Are the Denmark and Iceland flags exactly the same?
No — Iceland adds blue, which Denmark does not have.
