Finland vs Sweden
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
- Finland uses white where Sweden uses yellow.
- Finland flies at 11:18 and Sweden at 5:8, so side by side one looks longer than the other.
- Even the shared colours are mixed differently: blue (#002F6C against #006AA7).
How to keep them straight
Finland: White field, blue cross, no third colour.
Sweden: Nordic rule: the vertical bar sits left of centre, so the two hoist-side panels are square-ish and the fly panels are long.
The drawing scorer is built for exactly this: if you swap the colours of Finland it will tell you which two you flipped, rather than just handing you a low number.
Questions
What is the difference between the Finland and Sweden flags?
Finland uses white where Sweden uses yellow. Finland flies at 11:18 and Sweden at 5:8, so side by side one looks longer than the other. Even the shared colours are mixed differently: blue (#002F6C against #006AA7).
Which is which?
White field, blue cross, no third colour. And for the other one: nordic rule: the vertical bar sits left of centre, so the two hoist-side panels are square-ish and the fly panels are long.
Are the Finland and Sweden flags exactly the same?
No — Finland uses white where Sweden uses yellow.
