The current flag of the Faroe Islands was originally introduced in 1919, however it wasn’t officially adopted until July of 1948.  Created by two Faroese students living in Copenhagen, this white flag features a red Scandinavian cross with blue fimbriation.   This design, known as “Merkid,” incorporates the Scandinavian cross with both Norwegian and Icelandic colors.  White also represents a pure sky and the foam of the sea that breaks against the coasts of the islands.  Red and blue are also considered to be the traditional colors of the Faroe Islands.