The Flag of Montenegro

Montenegro's flag has undergone several changes throughout its history, reflecting the country's political shifts. The current flag was adopted on July 13, 2004, following Montenegro's push for independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This flag design, however, harks back to the royal standards of the Kingdom of Montenegro (1910-1918), with the double-headed eagle being a traditional symbol of the Montenegrin Petrović-Njegoš dynasty. The adoption of this flag marked Montenegro's effort to revive and preserve its historical symbols and identity after declaring independence from Serbia in June 2006.