The Nordic cross, also referred to as the Scandinavian cross, is a slightly off-center cross on a background of a different color. The cross can be seen on the flags of most other Scandinavian countries and appears in different regions around the world. This type of cross may have existed in other parts of the world for a long time, but it is generally agreed that Denmark was the country to bring the symbol to Scandinavia. The cross symbolizes a link to Christianity, as it looks like a religious cross turned on its side.