Flag of Azerbaijan
Flag NameFlag of Azerbaijan
Country NameAzerbaijan
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AZ
Date Adopted1991-08-30
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsBlue, Red, Green, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue stripe represents the Turkic heritage of the Azerbaijani people and their desire for freedom and modernity. The red stripe symbolizes progress, democracy, and the Europeanization of the nation. The green stripe signifies Islam and civilization. The white crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam, while the eight-pointed star is said to represent the eight letters in the word "Azerbaijan" in old Arabic script, or the eight Turkic peoples of Azerbaijan.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerAli bey Huseynzade
Related FlagsFlag of Turkey, Flags of other Turkic nations
Legal DescriptionLaw of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the State Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan" (1991, amended)
Description
The national flag of Azerbaijan is a horizontal tricolor of blue, red, and green, with a white crescent and an eight-pointed star centered in the red stripe. Note: The provided image displays the flag of Belgium (a vertical tricolor of black, yellow, and red), not the Flag of Azerbaijan.
