Flag of Karachay-Cherkessia
The flag of Karachay–Cherkessia, a federal subject and republic in the Russian Federation, was adopted on 26 July 1996.
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| Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Adopted | 26 July 1996 |
| Design | A horizontal tricolour of light blue, green and red, with a circle containing a rising sun from behind a mountain, centered on the green band |
Description
The flag consists of three equally sized bars, from top to bottom in the colours light blue, green, and red. Blue symbolizes peace, kind motives and quiet. Green represents nature, fertility and wealth. Red is for the warmth and unity of the people of Karachay–Cherkessia. In the center of the green bar is a white circle containing the sun rising from behind a mountain, representing the landscape of the republic. A similar symbol is found in the Flag of Kabardino-Balkaria.
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