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Flag of Kyrgyzstan

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Quick Facts

Capital
Bishkek
Flag adopted
1992
Population
7,281,800
Area
199,951 kmΒ²
Languages
Kyrgyz, Russian
Currency
Kyrgyzstani som (с) β€” KGS
Demonym
Kirghiz
Government
parliamentary republic
Subregion
Central Asia
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC+06:00
Independence
1991

Religions

  • Muslim 90%
  • Christian 7%
  • Other 3%

About This Flag

The flag of Kyrgyzstan features a red field with a yellow sun at the center bearing 40 rays, inside which sits a tunduk β€” the circular framework of the crown of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt. The red background represents valor and bravery, derived from the banner of the legendary hero Manas, the protagonist of the Kyrgyz national epic.

The sun's 40 rays represent the 40 Kyrgyz tribes unified by Manas. The tunduk at the center symbolizes the family home, the universe, and the unity of time and space.

The flag was adopted on March 3, 1992, shortly after independence from the Soviet Union.

What the colors & design mean

Red represents bravery and valor, associated with the banner of the epic hero Manas. The yellow sun with 40 rays symbolizes the 40 tribes of the Kyrgyz people. The tunduk (yurt crown) at the center represents the hearth, home, and the unity of the Kyrgyz nation.

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Pattern: Solid Field

Bordering countries (4)

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡°πŸ‡Ώ Kazakhstan πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡― Tajikistan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ώ Uzbekistan

Fun Facts

  • The Epic of Manas, which inspired the flag's color and symbolism, is one of the longest epic poems in the world β€” roughly 20 times longer than Homer's Odyssey and Iliad combined.
  • The tunduk depicted on the flag is the wooden frame at the top of a yurt (boz uy) through which smoke escapes β€” it is such a central cultural symbol that it also appears on Kyrgyzstan's national emblem.
  • Kyrgyzstan is one of the most mountainous countries in the world, with over 90% of its territory above 1,500 meters in elevation.
  • The flag is one of very few national flags to depict a specific interior architectural element β€” the tunduk represents not just a building but an entire nomadic way of life.

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