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Flag of Kyrgyzstan

Flag of Kyrgyzstan

Flag NameFlag of Kyrgyzstan
Country NameKyrgyzstan
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2KG
Date Adopted1992-03-03
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary ColorsRed, Yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe red field symbolizes bravery and valor, and is the color of the national hero Manas. The yellow sun represents peace and wealth, with its 40 rays symbolizing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes united by Manas. The tunduk, the crown of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt, inside the sun, represents the ancestral home, the unity of the people, and the universe, as well as the warmth and light of the family hearth.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerE. Aidarbekov, B. Jaichybekov, S. Iptarov, J. Mataev, M. Sydykov
Legal DescriptionThe State Flag of the Kyrgyz Republic was adopted by the Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan on March 3, 1992.

Description

A red field with a yellow sun in the center, featuring 40 rays. Inside the sun is a stylized representation of a tunduk, the crown of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt.

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