Flag of Turkmenistan
Flag NameFlag of Turkmenistan
Country NameTurkmenistan
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2TM
Date Adopted2001-01-24
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, Red, White, Gold
Symbolism DescriptionThe green field represents Islam and the natural environment of Turkmenistan. The red vertical stripe contains five traditional carpet guls, symbolizing the five major tribes or regions of Turkmenistan (Tekke, Yomut, Saryk, Chowdur, Ersari), highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage and the importance of carpet weaving. Below the guls are two crossed olive branches, representing Turkmenistan's internationally recognized status of permanent neutrality. The white crescent moon symbolizes the future of the country and Islam. The five white stars represent the five provinces (welayatlar) of Turkmenistan.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown (design evolved through national competition and government decrees)
Canton DetailsThe white crescent and five white stars are positioned in the upper hoist corner, but there is no distinct canton field.
Related FlagsFlag of the Turkmen SSR
Legal DescriptionThe design and symbolism of the Flag of Turkmenistan are legally defined in the Constitution of Turkmenistan and the Law 'On the State Flag of Turkmenistan'.
Description
The national flag of Turkmenistan features a green field with a vertical red stripe near the hoist side, containing five traditional carpet guls (patterns) stacked above two crossed olive branches. In the upper hoist corner, there is a white crescent moon and five white five-pointed stars. Note: The provided image is incorrect and shows the flag of Belgium; this description pertains to the actual Flag of Turkmenistan.
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