The flag of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Застава Црне Горе) is a red flag with a gold border with the national coat of arms in the middle. Red is thought to represent the blood of Christ and the blood shed for independence, while yellow represents the royal heritage. On its coat of arms, there are symbols symbolizing Christianity and a two-headed eagle showing the harmony of the church and the state. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 1:2, and the flag was adopted on July 13, 2004.
Montenegro is a sovereign state in the Adriatic Sea in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Podgorica (official) and its population is about 620,173 (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy, Serbia, and Kosovo.
Capital and largest city: | Podgorica |
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Other major city: | Nikšić |
Official language: | Montenegrin |
Region: | Southern Europe |
Ethnic groups: | 44.5% Montenegrins, 28.7% Serbs, 8.6% Bosniaks, 4.9% Albanians, 0.9% Croats, 13.6% Others |
Religions: | 75.93% Christians, 19.21% Muslims, 3.31% irreligious, 3.65% others |
Nationality name: | Montenegrin |
Area: | 13,812 km² (5,333 sq mi) |
Population: | 620,173 (2021) |
Currency: | Euro |
Country codes: | ME, MNE (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .me |
Calling code: | +382 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇲🇪 |
Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Zastava i grb Crne Gore / Застава и грб Црне Горе), GIF
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