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May 13, 2024 · The King of Denmark, King Frederik X, waves the Palestinian flag from a balcony as he greets hundreds of protesters demonstrating in Copenhagen in solidarity with the people of Palestine. This is what the post looked like on X, formerly Twitter, at the time of writing: (Source: X screenshot taken on Mon May 13 14:09:51 2024 UTC)
1 day ago · A flag captured from a Danish ship by Lübeck forces in 1427 showed the arms of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Pomerania. The original flag was destroyed in World War II during an Allied bombing raid on Lübeck, but a 19th-century copy remains in Frederiksborg Palace , Denmark.
20 hours ago · Also the only flag with a decimal ratio below 1 (i.e. taller than it is wide). While the red inner part has a ratio of exactly 4:3 (0.75), [66] the complete flag has an irrational aspect ratio of approximately 1.21901:1 due to the blue border. [Note 3] [67] Netherlands. 2:3 (1.5 ) [68] Compare to the flag of Luxembourg.
May 14, 2024 · The Danish flag, known as the Dannebrog, is the oldest flag in the world that is still in use today. Legend has it that the flag fell from the sky in Estonia on June 15, 1219, during a battle. The Dannebrog consists of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background.
May 17, 2024 · Despite not being present on the flag, Denmark does have a national animal—the Mute Swan. The Mute Swan, scientifically known as Cygnus olor, holds a special place in Danish culture and history. It is renowned for its snow-white feathers and is the main character in the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Ugly Duckling.”
May 24, 2024 · The Kalmar Union served as a kingdom uniting Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and parts of Finland from 1397 to 1523 and adopted a flag with a red cross and a yellow body. While Denmark, Norway, and Finland all share a similar design featuring the Nordic cross on their flags, each country distinguishes itself with different colors.
May 25, 2024 · Depends on the yarn and hook size you are using. Approximately 1.25" x 9" (3 x 2 cm). ♥Materials: * 2 kinds of crochet thread (#10): white and red. *Aklrilon or other type of fiberfill. *Scissors, Needle. *Crochet Hook Size 1.0 mm. ♥Skills level: Beginner.You should be familiar with crocheting in rounds and basic stitches only.
