Croatia Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Croatia

History of the flag

The flag was adopted in 1990, one year before the country’s independence.

As a fun fact, it is the flag with the highest number of animals (five) among all the flags in the world.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The emblem contains three lions, a white marten, and a goat, each representing a region of Croatia.

  • The different color combinations symbolize: - Red and white, Kingdom of Croatia, - Blue and white, Kingdom of Slavonia, -Blue and yellow, Kingdom of Dalmatia.