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Flag of Uzbekistan

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Quick Facts

Capital
Tashkent
Flag adopted
1991
Population
37,859,698
Area
447,400 kmΒ²
Languages
Russian, Uzbek
Currency
Uzbekistani soΚ»m (so'm) β€” UZS
Demonym
Uzbekistani
Government
presidential republic
Subregion
Central Asia
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC+05:00
Independence
1991

Religions

  • Muslim 88%
  • Orthodox 9%
  • Other 3%

About This Flag

The flag of Uzbekistan consists of three equal horizontal bands of blue on top, white in the middle, and green on the bottom, separated by thin red fimbriation (border) lines. In the upper-left corner of the blue band sits a white crescent moon and twelve white five-pointed stars arranged in three rows.

The blue represents water and the sky, and is also a tribute to the banner of Timur (Tamerlane), the 14th-century conqueror who ruled from Samarkand. White stands for peace and purity, green symbolizes nature and fertility, and the red stripes represent the life force in all living things.

The crescent symbolizes the new nation's rebirth, and the 12 stars represent the 12 months and the 12 regions of Uzbekistan. Adopted on November 18, 1991.

What the colors & design mean

Blue represents water, sky, and the legacy of Timur. White symbolizes peace and good aspirations. Green stands for nature and new life. The thin red lines represent the life force flowing through every living being. The crescent represents the birth of a new independent republic. The 12 stars represent the months and historical regions.

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Pattern: Horizontal Stripes

Bordering countries (5)

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡« Afghanistan πŸ‡°πŸ‡Ώ Kazakhstan πŸ‡°πŸ‡¬ Kyrgyzstan πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡― Tajikistan πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡² Turkmenistan

Fun Facts

  • The blue band is a deliberate tribute to the flag of Timur (Tamerlane), the 14th-century conqueror who built his empire from Samarkand β€” Timur's banner was sky blue.
  • Samarkand, one of Uzbekistan's ancient cities, was a crucial stop on the Silk Road and contains the Registan, a complex of three madrasas that is one of the most iconic architectural ensembles in Central Asia.
  • Uzbekistan is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world (the other is Liechtenstein), meaning one must cross at least two borders to reach the nearest ocean.
  • The 12 stars on the flag match the 12 regions (viloyats) of the country and the 12 months of the year, representing completeness and order.

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