Official Palette
Symbolism
The red field represents bravery and valor. The yellow sun represents peace and wealth. The 40 rays represent the 40 tribes of Kyrgyzstan. The central emblem (tunduk) represents the top of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt.
History
Adopted on March 3, 1992, shortly after independence from the Soviet Union. The design was updated in 2023 to straighten the sun's rays.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. A red field with a yellow sun and tunduk centered.
Color Meanings
red: Bravery, valor, and the spirit of the nation
yellow: Sunlight, peace, and abundance
Country Facts
- Population
- 7.3M
0.1% of Asia
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Languages
- Kyrgyz, Russian
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Central Asia
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- KG
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- March 3, 1992
- Proportions
3:5 (≈1.667)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Traditional Kyrgyz yurt (Tunduk)
Epic of Manas
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Flag Protocol
- The sun and tunduk must be centered
- The 40 rays must be uniform in size
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