Flag of Slovenia

Europe

2.1M

1991

SI | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

The white, blue, and red are traditional Pan-Slavic colors. The coat of arms features Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, three yellow stars representing the historical Counts of Celje, and two wavy blue lines representing the Adriatic Sea and local rivers.

History

The flag was officially adopted on June 27, 1991, following Slovenia's independence from Yugoslavia. The tricolor itself dates back to the 1848 national awakening, inspired by the colors of the Duchy of Carniola.

Construction

A horizontal tricolor of white, blue, and red in a 1:2 ratio. The coat of arms is positioned in the upper hoist side, centered on the boundary between the white and blue stripes.

Color Meanings

white: Purity and Slavic identity

blue: The sky and Slavic identity

red: Courage and Slavic identity

Country Facts

Population: 2.1M

0.2% of Europe
Capital: Ljubljana
Languages: Slovene
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Balkans
Landlocked: No
Borders: Austria Croatia Italy Hungary
ISO 3166-1: SI

Flag Identification

Adopted: June 27, 1991
Designer: Marko Pogačnik
Proportions: 1:2
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Emblem

Influences

Pan-Slavic colors

Duchy of Carniola arms

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Flag Protocol

The coat of arms must be positioned in the upper hoist
Must be treated with respect as a symbol of independence

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