The coat of Arms and flag of Croatia represent an integral component of the national symbols of the state. They enjoyed a special honor from the local population. The attitude of the Croats towards them stems primarily from the fact that these characters are very closely connected with the history of the country.
By Itself, the flag of Croatia, photos of which are presented below, is a rectangular panel the right shape, the sides of which is proportional to ratio of 2 to 1. It consists of three horizontal stripes equal in width and are painted in red, white and blue colors (if you look from top to bottom). It should be noted that the choice in favor of such colors is kind of a tribute to the traditions of many other peoples of Slavic origin. In center of flag is placed the coat of arms of the state.
According to the official national coat of arms in its present form, which must be applied to the Croatia flag was first used in the early sixteenth century, the representatives of the Habsburg dynasty. He is the image of a shield with 25 red and white squares, arranged in five rows and are arranged in staggered order. Above it is a crown with five teeth, each of which marks one of the historical provinces: Croatia, Istria, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik and Slavonia. Among citizens there is a legend that the squares on their national symbol has appeared thanks to Svetoslav Surono – the local king. He in the tenth century was entitled to the possession of certain lands after a victory in a chess game over the Venetian Doge.
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Red, white and blue colors used in the state symbol is a traditional Croatian residents. Since ancient times, they were present in national costume. In 1848 to power in the country came Josip Jelačić, who played a very important role in gaining independence from Hungary. That is when his power began to be used actively tricolor, which means indivisibility and integrity of all Croatian lands.
In 1939 the flag of Croatia was for the first time placed the national coat of arms. Six years later he was replaced by a red star, which was connected with accession of the country to Yugoslavia. Two years later, it appeared the fringing of Golden color. The use of stars is primarily associated with the onset of a long period of Communist rule. In this form, the state symbol was used until independence in 1990. Immediately after this the star was replaced on the shield, and then a coat of arms. In its current form the national flag of Croatia was officially approved at the legislative level, 22 December 1990.
According to unofficial interpretation of national symbols used for Croatian banner color directly connected with the history of the local people. In particular, the red bar represents the picture of the blood of the martyrs that fought for independence, the white signifies the beauty of nature in the form of a lamb, and the blue symbolizes the dedication of the Slavs to God. "Chessboard", which accounts for the main part of the coat of arms that is applied to the flag of Croatia consists of twelve whites and thirteen Reds fields. According to historical records from the tenth century it was used as a Royal symbol of Croatian rulers. Located above the crown, as already noted, marks the five historical regions. The shield of Croatia is a picture of the Golden star above silver Crescent, Istria – the Golden sheep with red hooves and horns, Dalmatia – three Golden lion heads, Dubrovnik – two red stripes on a blue field, Slavonia – the pine marten in red, edged with silver band and a gold star above it.
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