The blue band represents the Turkic heritage of the nation, the red band stands for progress and the modernization of culture, and the green band represents the Islamic faith. The eight-pointed star refers to the eight branches of the Turkic people.
History
First adopted in 1918 during the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the flag was later suppressed during the Soviet era. It was officially restored on February 5, 1991, shortly before the country regained its independence.
Construction
The flag has a 1:2 aspect ratio. It features three equal horizontal bands. The crescent and eight-pointed star are centered in the middle red band.
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