Constitution Day, 17 May (1814); note - on 14 January 1814
Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden; resisting Swedish domination, Norwegians adopted
a new constitution four months later; on 14 August 1814 Norway was proclaimed
independent but in union with Sweden; on 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union
with Sweden dissolved
What is the flag of Norway?
Red with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the
edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side
in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)