Flag of Dubrovnik
The Flag of Dubrovnik is the symbol of the city of Dubrovnik, originating as the flag of the historical Republic of Ragusa.
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| Use | National flag  |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | Republic of Ragusa |
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| Use | State and War flag and Naval Ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Use | Civil ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Use | Secondary ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
The flag depicts Saint Blaise (Latin: Sanctus Blasius, Croatian: Sveti Vlaho), the patron saint of Dubrovnik.
Examples of Ragusan flags
Middle portion from an original Ragusan flag over 200 years old
Depiction of Saint Blaise as used in historical flags
Ragusan junior military officer with State flag
Ragusan ship "La Piccina Ester" with Civil ensign
Ragusan ship with Secondary ensign
Flags of the Republic of Ragusa in the 18th century, according to the French Encyclopédie
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