Flag of Slovakia
Flag NameFlag of Slovakia
Country NameSlovakia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2SK
Date Adopted1993-01-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsWhite, Blue, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe white, blue, and red colors are the traditional Pan-Slavic colors, symbolizing Slavic unity and brotherhood. The national coat of arms, placed on the flag, features a red shield with a silver (white) double cross standing on three blue hills. The double cross is a historical symbol of Christianity and the Slovak nation, while the three hills traditionally represent the mountains Tatra, Fatra, and Mátra (though Mátra is now in Hungary).
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerNot specifically attributed for the overall design, as its elements are historical.
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of Russia, Flag of Slovenia, Flag of Serbia, Flag of the Czech Republic
Legal DescriptionDefined by the Constitution of Slovakia and Law No. 63/1993 Coll. on the state symbols of the Slovak Republic.
Description
The flag of Slovakia is a horizontal tricolor of white, blue, and red, charged with the national coat of arms shifted slightly towards the hoist.
