Flag of Croatia
Flag NameFlag of Croatia
Country NameCroatia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2HR
Date Adopted1990-12-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, White, Blue, Yellow, Black
Symbolism DescriptionThe red, white, and blue tricolor are traditional Pan-Slavic colors, representing the Croatian people and their historical connection to other Slavic nations. The red and white checkerboard (šahovnica) is the historical Croatian coat of arms, symbolizing the Croatian state and its sovereignty. The crown above the shield features five smaller shields representing historical regions of Croatia: the oldest known Croatian coat of arms, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia, highlighting the nation's rich history and diverse regions.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerMiroslav Šutej (for the current coat of arms design)
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of the Socialist Republic of Croatia, Historical flags of Croatia, Flags of other Slavic nations
Legal DescriptionDefined by the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia and the Law on the Coat of Arms, Flag and Anthem of the Republic of Croatia, and the Banner and Sash of the President of the Republic of Croatia.
Description
The national flag of Croatia consists of three equal horizontal stripes in the Pan-Slavic colors of red, white, and blue. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Croatia, which features a red and white checkerboard shield surmounted by a crown composed of five smaller historical shields.
