Flag of Croatia

HR · 1:2

Official Palette

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Symbolism

The red, white, and blue are Pan-Slavic colors. The shield (šahovnica) in the center is a traditional Croatian checkerboard. The five smaller shields above it represent the historical regions of Croatia: Croatia proper, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia.

History

The tricolor has been used since 1848. The current version with the coat of arms was officially adopted on December 21, 1990.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and blue. The national coat of arms is centered on the flag.

Country Specifications

Capital: Zagreb
Population: 3.9M

0.5% of Europe
Languages: Croatian
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Balkans
Landlocked: No
Borders: Bosnia and Herzegovina Hungary Montenegro Serbia Slovenia
ISO 3166-1: HR

Flag Identification

Adopted: December 21, 1990
Proportions: 1:2 (≈0.50)
Total Colors: 5
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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