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English[en]
Until 1838 the Norwegian flag was only used in Northern waters, i.e. the waters north of Cape Finisterre, as Norway had no treaty with the Barbary pirates of North Africa and had to fly the Swedish or union flag for protection.
Dutch[nl]
Tot 1838 werd de Noorse vlag alleen gebruikt in Noorse wateren, omdat Noorwegen geen verdrag had met de Barbarijse zeerovers.