Croatia National Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #2251145 (License: Personal Use)

Croatia’s flag consists of three equal horizontal bands-red (top), white (middle), and blue (bottom)-with the national coat of arms prominently displayed in the center. The shield bears a red-and-white checkerboard pattern (šahovnica), symbolizing medieval Croatian kingdoms, and is topped by five small historical shields representing Croatia’s regions: Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia. The design reflects national identity, sovereignty, and historical continuity since independence from Yugoslavia.

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