Slovenia Flag
National Flag of Slovenia
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What does the Slovenia flag mean?
White symbolizes snow and peace; blue represents sky, rivers, and freedom; red denotes the blood of patriots and vitality. The coat of arms shows Triglav—Slovenia’s highest peak—two wavy lines for rivers and sea, and three six‑pointed golden stars derived from the Counts of Celje heraldry
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Quick facts
- Adopted:
- 27 June 1991
- Aspect Ratio:
- 1:2 (common), also 2:3
- Capital:
- Ljubljana
- Population:
- Approximately 2.1 million (2023)
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Slovenia’s national flag is a horizontal tricolor of white, blue, and red (Pan‑Slavic colours) with the Slovenian coat of arms—depicting Mount Triglav, rivers, and three golden stars—in the upper hoist corner, merging national geography, history, and identity.
Slovenia Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Slovenia Flag - History and Origins
First flown by Slovenian students in Ljubljana during the 1848 revolution. Formally adopted by the National Assembly on **27 June 1991**, following the decision to remove communist-era symbols and assert independence. Flag Day commemorates the initial raising on 7 April 1848
Slovenia Flag - Design Elements
Three equal horizontal stripes (white‑blue‑red). The coat of arms—a shield with Triglav, waves, and stars—overlaps the white and blue bands at the hoist. Colour and geometry standards are codified in legislation
Slovenia Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
The flag is flown at government buildings, schools, and national observances. It is raised at sunrise, lowered at sunset, and half‑mast in mourning. Civil flags may omit the coat of arms for private display.
Further reading: Flag of Slovenia on Wikipedia
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The Slovenia Flag shares design elements with other national flags. These comparisons show how to tell them apart and why they look alike:
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Slovenia Flag represent?
White symbolizes snow and peace; blue represents sky, rivers, and freedom; red denotes the blood of patriots and vitality. The coat of arms shows Triglav—Slovenia’s highest peak—two wavy lines for rivers and sea, and three six‑pointed golden stars derived from the Counts of Celje heraldry
When was the Slovenia Flag adopted?
27 June 1991
What is the aspect ratio of the Slovenia Flag?
The Slovenia flag has an aspect ratio of 1:2 (common), also 2:3.