Žirovnica (Municipality, Slovenia)

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Municipal flag of Žirovnica, horizontal and vertical versions - Images by Željko Heimer, 22 October 2002

• Presentation of Žirovnica
• Municipal flag of Žirovnica
• Coat of arms of Žirovnica

See also:

• Slovenia
• Slovenia: Municipal flags

Presentation of Žirovnica

The municipality of Žirovnica was formed in 1998.

Željko Heimer, 12 April 2000

Municipal flag of Žirovnica

The flag and arms of Žirovnica are prescribed by Decision Odlok o grbu in zastavi Občine Žirovnica, adopted on 31 January 2000, and published in the official Slovene gazette Uradni list Republike Slovenije, 17/2000.

The flag is rectangular, in proportions 1:2, green with the five yellow feathers from the coat of arms.

The colours are prescribed in the Decision as:
- Green: Pantone 356cv
- Yellow: Pantone 1225cv.

Željko Heimer, 25 June 2006

Coat of arms of Žirovnica

Coat of arms of Žirovnica - Image by Željko Heimer, 22 October 2002

The root of the word "acorns" (žiri) is clearly visible, but it sems that there are no acorns in symbols used by this municipality either. The coat of arms of Žirovnica is shown on the municipal website It is green, bordered in yellow with the chief edge forming an open book, with five yellow feathers placed 3 and 2.
The feathers are arranged as in the honeycomb as a tribute to the oldest Slovene beekeping organization, formed in Žirovnica, and also as a tribute to the famous local apiculturist Anton Janča.

Željko Heimer, 25 June 2006