Coat of Arms of Slovenia facts for kids
The coat of arms of Slovenia is a special symbol for the country. It has a red border around a blue shield. Inside, you can see a white drawing of Mount Triglav, which is Slovenia's highest mountain. Below the mountain are two wavy blue lines, and above it are three golden six-pointed stars. This design was created in 1991 by Marko Pogačnik and became official on June 24, 1991. It tells a story about Slovenia's history and nature.
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What the Symbols Mean
Every part of Slovenia's coat of arms has a special meaning.
Mount Triglav
The white shape in the middle represents Mount Triglav. This is the tallest mountain in Slovenia and a very important national symbol. It shows the strength and beauty of the Slovenian landscape.
Wavy Lines
Below Mount Triglav, you can see two wavy blue lines. These lines stand for the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia's many rivers. They show the country's connection to water and its natural resources.
Golden Stars
Above Mount Triglav, there are three golden six-pointed stars. These stars come from the coat of arms of the Counts of Celje. The Counts of Celje were an important noble family in Slovenian history during the 14th and 15th centuries. The stars remind people of Slovenia's rich past and its historical importance.
Colors
The colors used in the coat of arms – white, blue, and red – are the traditional national colors of Slovenia. They are also the colors of the flag of Slovenia.
Who Designed the Coat of Arms?
The current coat of arms was designed by a Slovenian artist named Marko Pogačnik. He is known for his unique artistic style. He created this design in 1991, just as Slovenia was becoming an independent country. His design was chosen to represent the new nation.
History of the Coat of Arms
Slovenia has had different symbols throughout its history.
Older Symbols
Before 1991, Slovenia was part of Yugoslavia. The coat of arms used then was different. It also featured Mount Triglav, but it had a red star at the top, which was a symbol of communism.
Becoming Independent
When Slovenia became an independent country in 1991, it needed a new national symbol. The new coat of arms was designed to reflect Slovenia's unique identity and its long history, without the symbols of the past political system. The design by Marko Pogačnik was chosen because it clearly showed important Slovenian features like Mount Triglav and the historical stars.
Images for kids
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The geometrical rule for the construction of the national coat of arms of Slovenia
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Coat of arms of the Duchy of Carniola (until 1918)
