The flag of Serbia consists of three horizontal stripes of red, blue, and white. The flag is similar to other Slavic flags, reflecting Serbia's cultural and historical ties with the broader Slavic nations. Red symbolizes the blood shed for the country and represents courage. Blue stands for truth, freedom, and the sky. White symbolizes peace, honor, and serenity. In addition, Serbia’s flag features a coat of arms placed on the left side of the flag. The coat of arms includes a double-headed eagle, a symbol of the Serbian royal family, and a shield that contains a cross with four firesteel symbols in the corners, representing Serbian heritage and Christian faith. The flag was officially adopted in 2004, although the design itself has deep historical roots in Serbian and Slavic symbolism.