Yugoslavia Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag
Adopted in 1945, the flag of Yugoslavia symbolizes the unity of the South Slavs under a socialist regime.
It was inspired by Panslavism, a political system that sought to group all Slavic peoples under the authority of Russia.
What do the elements of the flag mean?

A symbol of socialism, the star also represents the five main peoples : Serbs, Croats, Macedonians, Slovenes and Montenegrins.
Blue represents freedom and the sky.
White embodies fraternity and peace.
Red symbolizes blood shed for the fatherland.
