Extension of the European Alps that runs parallel to the eastern Adriatic coast, stretching from Slovenia along the frontier between Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina into Montenegro, southwestern Serbia and northern Albania. The highest peak is Durmitor at 2,522 m/8,274 ft.
Red and white are the traditional colours of South East Asia. The blue canton recalls the British Empire and represents unity. Yellow is the colour of the Sultans of Malaysia. Effective date: 16 September 1963.