Flag of Montenegro
The flag of Montenegro is red with a gold border around all four edges. In the center is the national coat of arms: a gold double-headed eagle with a crown above it, holding a scepter and an orb. On its chest is a shield showing a gold lion walking across green ground in front of a blue sky. The flag has a 1:2 ratio.
Colors
- Red #E80808 · 76%
- Yellow #F8C808 · 19%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Montenegro
The double-headed eagle recalls the Byzantine heritage of the region and the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty that once ruled Montenegro, and the lion is a traditional symbol of authority. Red and gold were the colors of historic Montenegrin flags. The current flag was adopted in 2004, two years before Montenegro became independent after a referendum in 2006.
Map of Montenegro
Montenegro is a small country in Southeast Europe, on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania, and faces Italy across the Adriatic Sea.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Montenegro?
The flag of Montenegro is red and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Montenegro?
The flag of Montenegro has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Montenegro mean?
The double-headed eagle recalls the Byzantine heritage of the region and the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty that once ruled Montenegro, and the lion is a traditional symbol of authority. Red and gold were the colors of historic Montenegrin flags. The current flag was adopted in 2004, two years before Montenegro became independent after a referendum in 2006.
Can I download the flag of Montenegro?
Yes: this page has the flag of Montenegro as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (B1mbo, Froztbyte, Great Brightstar).
