The Pan-Slavic colors (blue, white, and red) have been in the flag from Oct. 31, 1918, and a central star was introduced after World War II, under the leadership of Josip Broz Tito. In 1991 the country broke up, leaving only Serbia and Montenegro united. The constitution of April 27, 1992, maintained the tricolor but omitted the star.

Yugoslavia Official name: Savezna Republika Jugoslavija (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia). Form of government: federal multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Chamber of Republics [40]; Chamber of Citizens [138]). Chief of state: Federal President. Head of government: Prime Minister. Population (1998): 10,664,000. Population projection: (2000) 10,799,000; (2010) 11,171,000. Natural increase rate per 1,000 population (1996): 2.4 (world avg. 15.7). Gross national product (1996): U.S.$20,039,000,000 (U.S.$1,900 per capita). Land use (1994): forested 17.3%; meadows and pastures 20.7%; agricultural and under permanent cultivation 40.0%; other 22.0%.

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