National symbols of Montenegro: Difference between revisions

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'''National symbols of Montenegro''' are the symbols that are used in [[Montenegro]] to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history.<ref name="National symbols of Montenegro">{{cite web|url=https://symbolhunt.com/montenegro/|title=National Symbols od Montenegro|publisher=symbolhunt.com|access-date=9 January 2023</ref>

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| '''[[Flag of Montenegro]]'''<br> The flag of Montenegro is red, with the coat of arms in the middle, and golden borders. The ratio of the flag is 1:2. The coat of arms takes up 2/3 of the flag's height. The middle point of the coat of arms matches the middle point of the flag. The width of the border is 1/20 of the flag's proportions. Two versions of the Montenegrin flag are in use, horizontal, mostly used outdoor; and vertical, mostly used indoor.

| '''[[Coat of arms of Montenegro]]'''<br> The charge is a [[two-headed eagle]] which is a symbol of [[Byzantine]] and ultimately [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] origin. It symbolises dual authority, such as that over the church and state. The motif was used by medieval rulers of [[Zeta]] - the [[House of Crnojević]], as well as various other [[European dynasties]]. The layout of the Montenegrin coat of arms is inspired by that of the [[Russian Empire]], with which the ruling [[House of Petrović-Njegoš]] had close dynastic and political ties in the 19th century when the coat of arms was first adopted in its present form.

| '''[[Oj, svijetla majska zoro]]'''<br> "Oj, svijetla majska zoro" ([[Montenegrin Cyrillic]]: „Ој, свијетла мајска зоро”, trans. "Oh, Bright Dawn of May") is the official National [[anthem]] of [[Montenegro]] adopted in 2004. Before becoming the anthem, it was a popular folk song of the [[Montenegrins]], with many variations of its text. The oldest one is dated to the 2nd half of the 19th century, known as "Oh, Bright Dawn of Heroism, oh!", a popular Montenegrin folk song.

| '''[[Golden Eagle|Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)]]'''

| '''[[Stara Maslina|Mirovica Olive Tree]]'''

! [[National instrument]]

| [[File:Gusle sa gudalom, XX vek.jpg|120px|border]]

| [[File:Oro, the Montenegrin Eagle Dance.jpg|120px|border]]

| [[National colours]]

| Red and gold.

| style="text-align:center;"|{{color swatch|#C40308|Red (primary)}}{{color swatch|#D4AF3A|Gold (primary)}}

[[Category:Montenegrin culture]]