Talaš National Flag

The **Talaš National Flag (Belantaja Eresta di Talašija/րıílichiȷi íııíuhi hıì hiliuıìȷi)** is the national symbol of Talašija. It is flown at all public buildings, from many private residences as a form of patriotism, and ceremoniously for various purposes. Its design was vaguely inspired by the flag of the United States.

## Design and Symbolism

The National flag is a 2:1 banner composed of a green hoist extending 4/11 across the flag, and field of 11 alternating red and blue stripes extending across the remaining 7/11 of the flag. In the center of the hoist is a large yellow star 3/22 the length of the flag, with 11 smaller yellow stars 3/88 the length of the flag forming a circle around the central star facing inwards 3/22 across the flag away.

Aside from the number 11, the numbers used as dimensions are purely arbitrary and used only for balancing the flag elements. 11 is considered important because of the importance of the 11th governor of Talašija, Tomas Qečelam, who was responsible for many of the systems that make the government of Talašija work long after his death. 11 is used to divide the flag in both the lengthwise and heightwise directions on the flag, and multiples of 11 define the positioning and size of the stars.

The colors were chosen as representatives for the geography of the nation. Red symbolizes the foliage of the eastern portions of the country, and blue represents the abundant rivers running across the country. Green stands for the mountains of the west. Originally, this was supposed to be a black or red hoist to better symbolize the Răstí region, but both designs were decided against as both seemed too harsh, and the Răstí settled with green, as much of the slopes were covered with green foliage, however, the Black Hoist Variant still sees some informal use. The yellow star in the center symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and the 11 encircling stars represent unity.

### Variants

The Talaš National Flag has multiple official variants. The Standard and Dark Variants are the two most common variants, with both seeing widespread official use. It is often preferred to use the Standard Variant in outdoor and in otherwise well lit situations. The Dark Variant is used on currency and on stationery.

The Black Hoist Variant is often used in the Răstí region as a regionalized version of the national flag. Prior to 3299, the use of this variant was prohibited, however, once the first Răstí governor came to office in 3300, the prohibition of the variant was repealed.

## Display and Use

### On a Flagpole

The Talaš National Flag, when flown outdoors on a flagpole, should always be at full mast (unless otherwise specified, see Display at Half-Mast below) and be flown above all county, city, and local flags. If multiple flagpoles are present, it should receive either the higher/highest pole available alone, or should no pole be taller than another, should be displayed on the left-most pole from the most common point of observation. The flag is to be illuminated at all times, whether by sunlight or by a light pointing at the flag from the ground or other point convenient for lighting.

### On Currency

The Talaš National Flag is printed on every banknote printed. It is always in the top-right corner next to the transparent security window.

### Vertical Display

The Talaš National Flag, when displayed vertically, must point such that the center star's top point faces right. It shall be displayed on the highest or left-most hangar and must always be illuminated as described above.

### Particular Days for Display

Several days have been set by the Talaš Government for particular display.

January 1: Hari Anja Noja: The day on which a governor is inaugurated every four years.

April 32: Freedom Day: The day Edrard Icajnla was deposed from office after serving as a dictator from 2916 to 2938.

May 7: The day the Broqolo settlement began

December 29: The day the Talaš settlement began.

### Display at Half-Mast

Several days have been set by the Talaš Government for display at half-mast. These days are often days of remembrance for the nation. When the national flag is at half-mast, all county, city, and local flags must also be flown at half-mast, though these flags may be flown at half-mast if the national flag is at full-mast.

February 33: The day the Talaš Civil War began in 3567.

June 9: The day the Broqolo War began in 3015.

33 days (one month) following the death of a governor (former or present).

11 days (1 lunari and 3 days) following the death of a vice governor (former or present).

## Storage

The Talaš National Flag should, when not in use for display, should be stored such that no red is visible and that the central star be visible on one side only. To do so, the following steps should be carried out:

1. Fold the flag into three equal parts lengthwise.
2. Fold the flag into three equal parts heightwise.