{"product_id":"slovakia","title":"Slovakia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3×5' nylon national flag of Slovakia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlovakia's coat of arms is one of the oldest symbols in Central Europe: a silver double cross standing on three blue hills, linked to the ninth-century mission of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who brought Christianity and writing to the Slavs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree equal horizontal bands of white, blue and red, with the coat of arms set toward the hoist: a red shield bearing a white double cross on three blue hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag was adopted in September 1992, months before Slovakia became independent on 1 January 1993. White, blue and red are the Pan-Slavic colors. The three hills are traditionally identified as the Tatra, Fatra and Mátra ranges, and the double cross reflects Slovakia's Byzantine Christian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlag Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdopted:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial proportions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2:3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e white, blue, red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e double cross on three hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVexillographer's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlovakia, Slovenia and Russia all fly white, blue and red horizontal tricolors. Slovakia's arms are set toward the hoist and span all three bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHumphrys Flag Company · Old City Philadelphia · Est. 1864\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humphrys Flag Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49954696790171,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0228\/2907\/files\/1280px-Flag_of_Slovakia_svg.png?v=1793893629","url":"https:\/\/humphrysflag.com\/products\/slovakia","provider":"Humphrys Flag Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}