Svalbard, previously known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
Svalbard does not have arms, and the only proper flag for the islands is the Norwegian flag.
History[]
In 1930, a private association proposed arms and flags for all Norwegian counties including Svalbard. The proposal consists of the lion from the Norwegian coat of arms on a background of blue and white vair, possibly symbolising the Arctic landscape of the archipelago. Svalbard does not currently use a distinct flag.
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Proposed flag of Svalbard from 1930.
Proposals/Redesigns[]
Svalbard and Jan Mayen flag proposal by Russikeh, Nov 2022.
Svalbard flag proposal by Russikeh, Nov 2022.
Svalbard flag proposal by Felof3!0, Apr 2022.
Svalbard flag proposal by TehBoi, Jul 2023.
Svalbard flag proposal by Alex Derzh, Dec 2023 (details).
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Proposal 1 by CrappyPapsBoyz.
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Proposal 2 by CrappyPapsBoyz.
Svalbard flag proposal 1 by Oredal, Oct 2024.
Svalbard flag proposal 2 by Oredal, Oct 2024.
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