Official Palette
Symbolism
The red field with gold borders represents the historical flag of Montenegro. The double-headed eagle is a Byzantine symbol adopted by the Crnojević dynasty, representing the union of church and state.
History
Adopted on July 13, 2004, shortly before independence from Serbia in 2006. The design is based on the royal standard of King Nikola I.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A red field bordered by a narrow golden-yellow stripe with the Montenegrin coat of arms centered.
Color Meanings
red: The blood shed for freedom and national pride
gold: Unity of church and state and national heritage
Country Facts
- Population
- 623.3K
<0.1% of Europe
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Languages
- Montenegrin
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Balkans
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- ME
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- July 13, 2004
- Proportions
1:2
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Animal, Weapon
Influences
Royal standard of King Nikola I
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The golden border must surround the entire red field
- The eagle must always face the hoist
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