Flag of Croatia
The flag of Croatia is a horizontal tricolor of red, white and blue with the Croatian coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms is a red-and-white checkerboard shield, topped by a crown of five small shields: the oldest known Croatian arms, followed by the arms of Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria and Slavonia.
Colors
- Red #F80808 · 35%
- Blue #181898 · 34%
- White #F8F8F8 · 30%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Croatia
Red, white and blue are Pan-Slavic colors, used by the Croatian national movement since the 19th century. The checkerboard, called the šahovnica, has been a symbol of Croatia since the Middle Ages. The current flag was adopted on December 21, 1990, shortly before Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Map of Croatia
Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, and shares a sea border with Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Croatia?
The flag of Croatia is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Croatia?
The flag of Croatia has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Croatia mean?
Red, white and blue are Pan-Slavic colors, used by the Croatian national movement since the 19th century. The checkerboard, called the šahovnica, has been a symbol of Croatia since the Middle Ages. The current flag was adopted on December 21, 1990, shortly before Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Can I download the flag of Croatia?
Yes: this page has the flag of Croatia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Nightstallion, Elephantus, Neoneo13, Denelson83, Rainman, R-41, Minestrone, Lupo, Zscout370,MaGa (based on Decision of t).
