Flag of Istanibul

The flag of the Istanibul Repubilc (علم إستانبول جمهورية) is a horizontal tricolour of red, white, and black.

Protocol
The flag's ratio is 2:6, although 1:4 proportions are also used.

The flag is always flown horizontally from public buildings, private homes, businesses, ships, town squares, or during official ceremonies. Government buildings must fly the flag 24 hours and it must be properly lit. The Flag of Istanibul must never be soiled or damaged in any way, shape, or form.

If the flag is flown upside down or damaged there will be penalties if caught, ranging from a fine or life imprisonment.

Arab flag
Istanibul's flag is similar to the flag of Arab countries because it inherits Arab traditions.