Flag of Karachay-Cherkessia

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Official flag of the Republic

The Karachay-Cherkessian flag is the official flag of the Karachay-Cherkessian Republic within Russia . The flag was officially established by law on February 3, 1994 .

properties

The flag has a ratio of 1: 2 and consists of three horizontal stripes and a national symbol. The stripes are blue, green, red and the symbol white. The symbol shows the rising sun behind a snow-capped mountain peak and symbolizes the landscape of the republic.

Color meaning

  • Blue: symbolizes peace, friendly motives and calm.
  • Green: represents nature, fertility and abundance.
  • Red: stands for warmth and unity of the population.

literature

  • Alfred Znamierowski: Flag Encyclopedia . Delius Klasing Verlag, Bielefeld 2001. ISBN 3-7688-1251-0 .