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The flag of Novgorod Oblast was adopted on 24 December 2007. Flag of the Novgorod region is rectangular with a ratio of 2:3, which consists of three vertical stripes, being similar to the flag of France, correlated with each other as 1: 2: 1, blue (hoist), white (middle), and red. In the center of the white band is a shield similar to that found in the coat of arms of the oblast. The shield ratio is equal to 1/4 full length.

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