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    Flag of Slovakia

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    Slovak Republic
    Flag of the Slovak Republic
    UseNational flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
    Proportion2:3
    Adopted3 September 1992; 32 years ago (1992-09-03)
    DesignA horizontal tricolor of white, blue, and red; charged with coat of arms at the hoist side
    Designed byLadislav Čisárik[1]
    Ladislav Vrtel[1]

    The current form of the national flag of the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Vlajka Slovenskej republiky) was adopted by Slovakia's Constitution, which came into force on 3 September 1992. The flag, like many other flags of Slavic nations, uses Pan-Slavic colours (red, white, and blue). Pictured to the left of centre of the flag is Slovakia's national coat of arms.

    History

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    Slovakia's flag in its current form (but with another coat of arms on it or without any arms) can be dated back to the revolutionary year 1848.[citation needed] It was also used semi-officially in Czechoslovakia before World War II, by the Slovak Republic during World War II.

    In 1990, the interior ministry tasked Ladislav Čisárik, a painter and heraldic artist, and Ladislav Vrtel, an expert in heraldry, with creating a new coat of arms and national flag.[1][2][3] Čisárik and Vrtel based their designs for a modern coat of arms and flag on an existing 14th century Hungarian coat of arms.[1][2] However, Čisárik and Vrtel chose to enlarge the double cross three times to emphasize it as a national symbol.[1][2] In addition to the national coat of arms and the national flag, the duo also designed a new presidential standard, which incorporates the double cross as well.[1][2]

    The new flag was finally adopted (initially without Čisárik's and Vrtel's coat of arms) on 1 March 1990 as the flag of the Slovak Republic within Czechoslovakia. The coat of arms was added on 3 September 1992 and a special law describing the details of the flag followed in February 1993, after Slovakia became an independent country.

    Design

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    Construction sheet

    Since the flag of Slovakia without the coat of arms was inspired by the flag of Russia since 1848 (only the hues of red and blue differing), the Constitution of Slovakia in September 1992 added the national coat of arms at the hoist side, and surrounding by a narrow white fringe.

    It is one of 28 national flags that contain overtly Christian symbols.[4]

    Colors scheme[5] White Blue Red
    CMYK 0, 0, 0, 0 100, 80, 0, 0 0, 100, 100, 0
    HEX #FFFFFF #254AA5 #ED1C24
    RGB 255, 255, 255 37, 74, 165 237, 28, 36
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    • A line of Slovak flags on poles
      A line of Slovak flags on poles
    • The correct vertical display of the Slovak flag (with rotated coat of arms)
      The correct vertical display of the Slovak flag (with rotated coat of arms)
    • Slovak flag and European Union flag are often seen together front of government buildings
      Slovak flag and European Union flag are often seen together front of government buildings
    • Flag of Slovakia in army uniform
      Flag of Slovakia in army uniform
    • Presidential standard of Slovak Republic (centre) together with Slovak flags and European Union flags
      Presidential standard of Slovak Republic (centre) together with Slovak flags and European Union flags

    Presidential standard

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    • Presidential standard of Czechoslovakia (1918–1939) (1945–1960)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagPresidential standard of Czechoslovakia
      (1918–1939)
      (1945–1960)
    • Presidential standard of First Slovak Republic (1939–1945)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagPresidential standard of First Slovak Republic
      (1939–1945)
    • Presidential standard of Czechoslovak Socialist Republic (1960–1990)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagPresidential standard of Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
      (1960–1990)
    • Presidential standard of Czech and Slovak Federative Republic (1990–1992)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagPresidential standard of Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
      (1990–1992)
    • Presidential standard of Slovak Republic (since 1993)
      Presidential standard of Slovak Republic
      (since 1993)

    Historical flags

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    • Slovak flag proposed by the Demands of the Slovak Nation, (1848)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSlovak flag proposed by the Demands of the Slovak Nation
      (1848)
    • Another flag used during the Slovak Uprising. Basically historical flag of Hungary with green replaced by blue. The first depiction of the hills in coat of arms in blue color, (1848–1849)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagAnother flag used during the Slovak Uprising. Basically historical flag of Hungary with green replaced by blue. The first depiction of the hills in coat of arms in blue color
      (1848–1849)
    • One of the more popular flags used by slovak volunteers during Slovak Uprising 1848. Flags from this period introduced blue color into the slovak flag for the first time, after the Slavic Congress. Used also as flag of Slovak National Council, (1848–1849)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagOne of the more popular flags used by slovak volunteers during Slovak Uprising 1848. Flags from this period introduced blue color into the slovak flag for the first time, after the Slavic Congress. Used also as flag of Slovak National Council
      (1848–1849)
    • Another flag used during the Slovak Uprising, (1848–1849)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagAnother flag used during the Slovak Uprising
      (1848–1849)
    • Flag of the Slovak Soviet Republic, (1919)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFlag of the Slovak Soviet Republic
      (1919)
    • First flag of Czechoslovakia, (1918–1920)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagFirst flag of Czechoslovakia
      (1918–1920)
    • Flag of Czechoslovakia, (1920–1939), (1945–1992), Czechoslovak government-in-exile, (1939–1945)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of Czechoslovakia
      (1920–1939)
      (1945–1992)
      Czechoslovak government-in-exile
      (1939–1945)
    • War flag of the First Slovak Republic, used by a country's military forces, (1939–1945)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagWar flag of the First Slovak Republic, used by a country's military forces
      (1939–1945)
    • Official flag of the, Autonomous Slovak land within the Second Czechoslovak Republic, (1938–1939), First Slovak Republic, (1939–1945), Slovak Socialist Republic within Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, (1969–1990), Slovak Republic within Czech and Slovak Federative Republic, (1990–1992)
      Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagOfficial flag of the
      Autonomous Slovak land within the Second Czechoslovak Republic
      (1938–1939)
      First Slovak Republic
      (1939–1945)
      Slovak Socialist Republic within Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
      (1969–1990)
      Slovak Republic within Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
      (1990–1992)

    See also

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    References

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    1. ^ a b c d e f "Zomrel autor výtvarného spracovania štátnych symbolov SR". News Agency of the Slovak Republic. 2017-08-03. Archived from the original on 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
    2. ^ a b c d "Zomrel autor slovenských národných symbolov Ladislav Čisárik ml". SME. 2017-08-03. Archived from the original on 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
    3. ^ Glevická, Marcela (2017-02-16). "How the national emblem appeared – including so far secret communism designs". The Slovak Spectator. Archived from the original on 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
    4. ^ Green, Michael (March 20, 2015). "Flags, for God's Sake". brandingthenations.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
    5. ^ "Štátna vlajka" (in Slovak). Government of Slovakia. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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