Croatia

About the flag

Correct: Croatia. The flag’s hallmark is the šahovnica—red-and-white checks—on the coat of arms, topped by five smaller shields for Croatia’s historical regions (Croatia proper, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, Slavonia). The red, white, and blue are Pan‑Slavic colors, and the modern design was reaffirmed in 1990 as Croatia moved toward independence. Memory tip: think “Croa-check-ia”—the country famous for its checkered football jerseys matching the coat of arms. Croatia sits on the Adriatic Sea with renowned coastal cities like Dubrovnik and Split, blending Central European and Mediterranean influences.