Flag of Montenegro
A red field with a gold border and the gold double-headed eagle of the coat of arms in the centre.
- Colours
- red
- yellow
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 2004
What the flag of Montenegro means
The double-headed eagle comes from the arms of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty, which ruled Montenegro until 1918. The lion on its shield stands for the authority of the church. The gold border recalls the royal standards of the old kingdom.
Where is Montenegro?
Montenegro is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, North Macedonia and Croatia. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Montenegro adopted?
The current flag of Montenegro was adopted in 2004.
What colours are on the flag of Montenegro?
The main colours of the flag of Montenegro are red and yellow.