The Greenlandic flag was created by Greenlandic artist Thue Christiansen.
The Greenlandic flag was created by Greenlandic artist Thue Christiansen. With the colors of red and white symbolized the several hundred years of ties with Denmark. The absence of the Nordic Cross shows Greenland's newfound political freedom and fellowship with others inuitfolk around the pole. In the center of the field seen the blazing red sun above the horizon , the ice sheet and the Arctic Ocean dazzling whiteness. In inuits myths sun plays an important role.
Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Nuuk Greenland
Photo credit: © Georg Kristiansen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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