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| Use | Civil flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 17 December 1996 |
The flag of Kursk Oblast was adopted on 17 December 1996. [1] [2] The flag consists of five stripes of red, silver, gold, and black in the ratio 2:1:1:1:2. [1] [2] The black, white, and gold stripes are defaced by the coat of arms of Kursk Oblast. [1] The flag has a width-length ratio of 2:3 and was adopted under law N19-3KO. [1] [2]
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