Flags of Slovenia and Slovakia compared
The flags of Slovenia and Slovakia share a white, blue and red horizontal tricolour structure.
| Feature | Slovenia | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Colours | blue, red, and white | blue, red, and white Same |
| Layout | Horizontal bands | Horizontal bands Same |
| Number of bands | 3 | 3 Same |
| Band order | white, blue, and red | white, blue, and red Same |
| Symbols | Coat of arms (hoist side) | Coat of arms (hoist side) Same |
| Proportion | 1:2 Sources | 2:3 Sources Different |
Similarities
Both flags use three horizontal bands in the same order and place a coat of arms near the hoist.
Differences
The coats of arms are distinct national emblems. Slovenia’s shield depicts Mount Triglav and stars; Slovakia’s shows a double cross on a three-peaked mountain. Looking closely at the emblem is essential because the bands alone look very similar.