The flag of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, a former de facto independent state, is green, white, red, white, green, with the upper two-thirds of the flag in green and the remaining one third in white, red, white and green stripes of equal width, the width ratio of which is 8:1:1:1:1.
Another version is similar to this flag but has the coat of arms incorporated into the design.
Symbolism[]
Each color is meant to symbolize an aspect of the Chechen national character.
Green is the color of life, red represents the bloodshed in the struggle for freedom, and white represents the road to a bright future.