The flag of Slovenia consists of three horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red (from top to bottom). These colors are derived from the Pan-Slavic tradition, symbolizing the shared heritage of Slavic nations. White represents peace and honesty. Blue stands for vigilance and justice. Red symbolizes valor and bravery. In the upper-left corner of the flag, there is a coat of arms that includes a blue shield with a three-peaked mountain and wavy lines beneath it. The mountains represent the Julian Alps, a prominent range in Slovenia, while the wavy lines symbolize the country's rivers and lakes. Above the mountains, the three stars represent the historical region of Carantania, an early Slavic principality. The flag was officially adopted on June 27, 1991, when Slovenia gained independence from Yugoslavia.