white with a red cross outlined in blue extending to the edges of the flag
the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
referred to as Merkid, meaning "the banner" or "the mark," the flag resembles those of neighboring Iceland and Norway, and uses the same three colors - but in a different sequence
white represents the clear Faroese sky, as well as the foam of the waves
red and blue are traditional Faroese colors note: the blue on the flag is a lighter blue (azure) than that found on the flags of Iceland or Norway
