Flag of Kazakhstan
Flag NameFlag of Kazakhstan
Country NameKazakhstan
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2KZ
Date Adopted1993-01-04
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsSky blue, Gold
Symbolism DescriptionThe sky-blue color symbolizes the clear sky, peace, tranquility, and unity of the people of Kazakhstan. It also represents the Turkic peoples, who historically used blue. The golden sun represents life, energy, wealth, and prosperity. The steppe eagle symbolizes power, independence, freedom, and the flight to the future. The ornamental pattern (koshkar-muiz, or ram's horn) represents the culture and traditions of the Kazakh people.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerShaken Niyazbekov
Legal DescriptionThe design and use of the flag are regulated by the Law "On the State Symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan", originally adopted on January 4, 1993, and subsequently updated.
Description
The national flag of Kazakhstan features a sky-blue field with a golden sun with 32 rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle in the center. On the hoist side, there is a vertical ornamental pattern, also in gold. The provided image, however, displays the flag of Belgium.
