Croatia Flag
National Flag of Croatia
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What does the Croatia flag mean?
Red‑white‑blue reflect historical Croatian kingdoms and Slavic unity; the checkerboard shield dates to the 15th century and is a universal national symbol, even represented in sports and coinage.
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Quick facts
- Adopted:
- 1990
- Aspect Ratio:
- 1:2
- Capital:
- Zagreb
- Population:
- 4.1 million
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The flag of Croatia features three horizontal bands of red, white, and blue, with the Croatian coat of arms in the center. The red, white, and blue are the Pan-Slavic colors, representing the country's Slavic heritage. The coat of arms features a red and white checkerboard pattern (šahovnica) representing the historical Croatian kingdom, topped with five smaller shields representing the five historical regions of Croatia.
Croatia Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Croatia Flag - History and Origins
Red-white-blue flags appeared in Croatia since 1848. After departing Yugoslavia, the modern version incorporating the coat of arms was officially adopted in December 1990, ahead of full independence in 1991.
Croatia Flag - Design Elements
Equal horizontal stripes (red‑white‑blue) with central coat of arms (red‑white checkerboard topped by a crown of five shields). FLAG proportions and heraldic details set by law.
Croatia Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Flown on public buildings, national ceremonies, sporting events. Must be displayed respectfully, raised sunrise to sunset, half‑masting for mourning; national law protects its usage and prohibits misuse.
Further reading: Flag of Croatia on Wikipedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Croatia Flag represent?
Red‑white‑blue reflect historical Croatian kingdoms and Slavic unity; the checkerboard shield dates to the 15th century and is a universal national symbol, even represented in sports and coinage.
When was the Croatia Flag adopted?
1990
What is the aspect ratio of the Croatia Flag?
The Croatia flag has an aspect ratio of 1:2.