Flag of Abkhazia

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Flag of Abkhazia

In the red canton, the open hand represents Abkhaz nationhood. The seven stars above it symbolize the seven Abkhaz regions. Seven is a number sacred to the Abkhaz. The seven green and white stripes represent the tolerance that allows Christianity and Islam to cohabit.

Seven stars also means 7 historical provinces of Abkhazia: Sadzen, Bzyp, Gumaa, Abzhywa, Samurzaqan, Dal-Tsabal, Pskhuy-Aibga.

Abkhazian license plates feature the Abkhazian flag

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Coat of Arms of Abkhazia

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