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Serbia

Europe

Quick Facts

Capital

Belgrade

Population

6.8M

Area

77,474 km²

Density

88 /km²

Median age

43.8 yrs

Description

Adoption

  • Re-adopted on 17 August 2004
  • design fixed on 11 November 2010 (22 years).
Designed byNo individual designer; Pan-Slavic colours and historic arms.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Symbols & elements

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Three horizontal bands, red, blue, white, with the coat of arms shifted toward the hoist: a crowned white double-headed eagle bearing a red shield with a white cross and four firesteels.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rulesSerbia

  • The state flag bears the coat of arms; the civil flag, in the same colours, omits it.
  • It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

  • Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
  • Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
  • Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
  • Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
  • Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?

Its colours are the Pan-Slavic colours; they are Russia's, but in reverse order.

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