Nagorno Karabakh Republic

The flag of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh) was based on the Armenian tricolour of red, blue and orange, featuring a white stepped carpet pattern extending from the fly side. The colors represent the historical and cultural heritage shared with Armenia, while the white pattern symbolized separation, self-determination and the region's distinct identity.

The flag was officially adopted on June 2, 1992, following the declaration of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. It remained in use by the de facto authorities until the republic ceased functioning after the events of 2023. Today it remains a historical symbol associated with the former entity.

• Historical Entity: Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh)
• Existed: 1991–2023 (de facto)
• Capital: Stepanakert
• Region: South Caucasus
• Population (before 2023): approx. 120,000
• Main Language: Armenian
• Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD) commonly used

Historical & Cultural Sites
• Gandzasar Monastery
• Dadivank Monastery
• Stepanakert
• Tigranakert of Artsakh
• Hunot Canyon

Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh, is a mountainous region in the South Caucasus with a rich cultural and religious heritage. It is known for medieval monasteries such as Gandzasar and Dadivank, archaeological sites and dramatic landscapes. The republic itself existed as a de facto entity from 1991 until 2023.