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Slovenia
Capital: Ljubljana
Most Populated Cities:
1. Ljubljana 272,220
2. Maribor 95,171
3.Celje 37,520
Most Populated Cities:
1. Ljubljana 272,220
2. Maribor 95,171
3.Celje 37,520
Flag
The mountains represent the Alps, and the blue wavy lines below the mountains represent Slovenia's access to sea which is very valuable to them. The red, white, and blue stripes are traditional colors in their culture.
The mountains represent the Alps, and the blue wavy lines below the mountains represent Slovenia's access to sea which is very valuable to them. The red, white, and blue stripes are traditional colors in their culture.
Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
Most Populated Cities:
1. Lisbon 517,802
2. Porto 249,633
3. Amadora 178,858
Most Populated Cities:
1. Lisbon 517,802
2. Porto 249,633
3. Amadora 178,858
Flag
The green represents the famous Portuguese explorer King Henry the Navigator. The shield represents ocean exploration and expansion.
The green represents the famous Portuguese explorer King Henry the Navigator. The shield represents ocean exploration and expansion.
Albania
Capital: Tirana
Most Populated Cities:
1. Tirana 374,801
2. Durres 122,034
3. Elbasan 100,903
Most Populated Cities:
1. Tirana 374,801
2. Durres 122,034
3. Elbasan 100,903
Flag
The black 2 headed eagle was the seal of George Castriota,a Turkish general. There are eagles on the flag because Albanians call their country the "Land of the Eagles."
The black 2 headed eagle was the seal of George Castriota,a Turkish general. There are eagles on the flag because Albanians call their country the "Land of the Eagles."
Spain
Capital: Madrid
Most Populated Cities:
1. Madrid 3,255,944
2. Barcelona 1,621,537
3. Valencia 814, 208
Most Populated Cities:
1. Madrid 3,255,944
2. Barcelona 1,621,537
3. Valencia 814, 208
Flag
The red and yellow colors were used so Spanish ships were easy to identify. The colors were also used in the arms of the regions that King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella united.
The red and yellow colors were used so Spanish ships were easy to identify. The colors were also used in the arms of the regions that King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella united.
Italy
Capital: Rome
Most Populated Cities:
1. Rome, Italy 2,318,895
2. Milan, Italy 1, 236,837
3. Naples, Italy 959, 470
Most Populated Cities:
1. Rome, Italy 2,318,895
2. Milan, Italy 1, 236,837
3. Naples, Italy 959, 470
Flag
Napoleon designed this modern flag. The flag has Italy's national color, and green was said to be Napoleon's favorite.
Napoleon designed this modern flag. The flag has Italy's national color, and green was said to be Napoleon's favorite.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Capital: Sarajevo
Most Populated Cities:
1. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 696,731
2. Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina 221,106
3. Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina 164,423
Most Populated Cities:
1. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 696,731
2. Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina 221,106
3. Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina 164,423
Flag
The blue and white in the flag are from colors established by the Prague Slavic Congress. The gold shield was part of the arms of King Stephen Tvrtho.
The blue and white in the flag are from colors established by the Prague Slavic Congress. The gold shield was part of the arms of King Stephen Tvrtho.
Greece
Capital: Athens
Most Populated Cities:
1. Athens, Greece 664,046
2.Thessaloniki, Greece 354,290
3. Patra, Greece 168,034
Most Populated Cities:
1. Athens, Greece 664,046
2.Thessaloniki, Greece 354,290
3. Patra, Greece 168,034
Flag
The cross represents the Greek's faith. The nine stripes represent the syllables in the chant "Freedom or Death" that was often used in the Greek war of independence.
The cross represents the Greek's faith. The nine stripes represent the syllables in the chant "Freedom or Death" that was often used in the Greek war of independence.
Andorra
Capital: Andorra La Vella
Most Populated Cities:
1.Andorra la Vella, Andorra 20,430
2.les Escaldes 15,853
Most Populated Cities:
1.Andorra la Vella, Andorra 20,430
2.les Escaldes 15,853
Flag
The three colors represent freedom from France and Spain. The national coat of arms is in the center of the flag.
The three colors represent freedom from France and Spain. The national coat of arms is in the center of the flag.
Croatia
Capital: Zagreb
Most Populated Cities:
1. Zagreb- Centar, Croatia 800,000
2. Zagreg, Croatia 698,966
3. Split, Croatia 176,314
Most Populated Cities:
1. Zagreb- Centar, Croatia 800,000
2. Zagreg, Croatia 698,966
3. Split, Croatia 176,314
Flag
The traditional colors of Croatia, red, white, and blue, are used in the flag. The top of the flag are the arms from the 5 regions of Croatia.
The traditional colors of Croatia, red, white, and blue, are used in the flag. The top of the flag are the arms from the 5 regions of Croatia.
San Marino
Capital: San Marino
Most Populated Cities:
1. San Marino, San Marino 4,500
Most Populated Cities:
1. San Marino, San Marino 4,500
Flag
The blue stripe represents the sky. The white stripe represents snow on San Marino's highest point, Mt. Titano.
The blue stripe represents the sky. The white stripe represents snow on San Marino's highest point, Mt. Titano.
Montenegro
Capital: Podgorcia
Most Populated Cities:
1. Podgorcia, Montenegro 136,473
2. Nikisic, Montenegro 58,212
3. Heceg-Novi, Montenegro 19,536
Most Populated Cities:
1. Podgorcia, Montenegro 136,473
2. Nikisic, Montenegro 58,212
3. Heceg-Novi, Montenegro 19,536
Flag
The center is the national coat of arms. The red background is one of the national colors of Montenegro.
The center is the national coat of arms. The red background is one of the national colors of Montenegro.
Malta
Capital: Valletta
Most Populated Cities:
1. Birkirkara, Malta 21,676
2.Qormi, Malta 18,230
3. Mosta, Malta 17,789
Most Populated Cities:
1. Birkirkara, Malta 21,676
2.Qormi, Malta 18,230
3. Mosta, Malta 17,789
Flag
The traditional colors of the Knights of Malta are used, red and white. The cross was added as a symbol of gallantry from King George VI of Britain.
The traditional colors of the Knights of Malta are used, red and white. The cross was added as a symbol of gallantry from King George VI of Britain.
Vatican City
Serbia
Capital: Belgrade
Most Populated Cities:
1. Belgrade, Serbia 1,273,651
2. Nis, Serbia 250,000
3. Novi Sad, Serbia 215,400
Most Populated Cities:
1. Belgrade, Serbia 1,273,651
2. Nis, Serbia 250,000
3. Novi Sad, Serbia 215,400
Flag
The red, white, and blue colors are the colors established from the Prague Slavic congress. The coat of arms are on the flag.
The red, white, and blue colors are the colors established from the Prague Slavic congress. The coat of arms are on the flag.