Flag of Montenegro
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- RegionEastern Europe
- ISO codeME
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Montenegro |
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| Country | Montenegro |
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| Official Name | Montenegro |
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| Capital | Podgorica |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Southeast Europe |
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| ISO Code | ME / MNE |
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| Internet Domain | .me |
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| Calling Code | +382 |
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| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | Montenegrin |
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| Demonym | Montenegrin |
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| Area | 13,812 km² |
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| Population | 631,219 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Montenegro |
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| Current Version Adopted | 13 July 2004 |
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| Design First Used | 1993 |
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| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Gold, Blue |
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| Designer | Based on the standard of King Nikola I |
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| Design Type | Red field with a gold border and the state coat of arms |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Montenegro |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #C40308 | 196, 3, 8 | 0, 98, 96, 23 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #D4AF37 | 212, 175, 55 | 0, 17, 74, 17 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Blue | | #215B33 | 33, 91, 51 | 64, 0, 44, 64 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Double-headed eagle | The Byzantine emblem taken up by the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty |
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| Golden lion | On the shield, a symbol of episcopal and state authority |
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| Red | Stands for the historic royal standard and courage. |
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| Gold | Stands for the border, the crown and the double-headed eagle. |
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| Blue | Stands for the shield on the eagle’s breast. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1993 | A red-and-gold flag is used by the Republic of Montenegro |
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| 13 July 2004 | The present flag is adopted ahead of independence |
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| 3 June 2006 | Confirmed as the flag of independent Montenegro |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
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| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
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| Fly (width) | 2 units |
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| Layout | Red field with a gold border and the state coat of arms |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; a gold border one twentieth of the height frames the field |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Law on the State Symbols of Montenegro (2004) |
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How the Flag of Montenegro Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Montenegro
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 22 years |
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| Adoption Date | 13 July 2004 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1993 |
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| Designer | Based on the standard of King Nikola I |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Sri Lanka is the only other national flag with such a broad gold border |
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| Notable Feature | Red field with a gold border and the state coat of arms |
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