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Flag of Tajikistan

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Quick Facts

Capital
Dushanbe
Flag adopted
1992
Population
10,499,000
Area
143,100 kmΒ²
Languages
Russian, Tajik
Currency
Tajikistani somoni (Π…Πœ) β€” TJS
Demonym
Tadzhik
Government
presidential republic
Subregion
Central Asia
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC+05:00
Independence
1991

Religions

  • Muslim 98%
  • Other 2%

About This Flag

The flag of Tajikistan consists of three horizontal bands β€” red on top, a wider white band in the middle, and green on the bottom β€” with a golden crown topped by an arc of seven gold stars centered on the white stripe. The red represents the sun, victory, and the workers' unity, the white stands for cotton (historically the country's main export) and purity, and the green symbolizes the lush valleys and Islam.

The crown represents the Tajik people (the word 'tajik' is sometimes etymologically linked to 'crown'), and the seven stars above it represent the seven noted regions of Tajikistan and the concept of perfection in Tajik culture. The flag was adopted on November 24, 1992.

What the colors & design mean

Red symbolizes the unity of the nation, victory, and sunrise. White represents cotton, the primary agricultural crop, and purity. Green stands for the valleys, nature, and Islam. The golden crown and seven stars represent Tajik sovereignty, the seven historical regions, and the cultural importance of the number seven.

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Pattern: Horizontal Stripes

Bordering countries (4)

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡« Afghanistan πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬ Kyrgyzstan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ώ Uzbekistan

Fun Facts

  • The number seven is sacred in Tajik culture β€” there are said to be seven beautiful orchards, seven noted mountains, and seven revered stars in Tajik tradition, all represented by the seven stars on the flag.
  • Tajikistan is the only Persian-speaking former Soviet republic in Central Asia, with Tajik being a variety of Persian (Farsi) written in Cyrillic script.
  • The Pamir Mountains in eastern Tajikistan, known as the 'Roof of the World,' include peaks exceeding 7,000 meters and contain the Fedchenko Glacier, the longest glacier outside the polar regions.
  • More than 93% of Tajikistan's territory is mountainous, making it one of the most rugged countries in the world.

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