Flag of Croatia
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red, white and blue are Pan-Slavic colors. The checkerboard coat of arms (ลกahovnica) has been a Croatian symbol since the 10th century. The crown has shields of historical regions.
History
The Croatian checkerboard is over a thousand years old. The tricolor flag was used in the 19th century. After independence from Yugoslavia (1991), it was readopted with the historical coat of arms.
Curiosities
The checkerboard has 25 squares (5x5), starting with red or white depending on the version. The Croatian football team is famous for its checkered uniforms.
