Flag of Kazakhstan

Europe · Asia

20.4M

1992

KZ | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

The sky blue background represents endless sky and water, as well as the Turkic peoples. The sun has 32 rays shaped like grain, representing abundance. The soaring steppe eagle symbolizes freedom and the lofty ideals of the Kazakh people. The hoist ornament is a traditional 'koshkar-muiz' (ram's horn) pattern.

History

Adopted on June 4, 1992, replacing the flag of the Kazakh SSR after independence from the Soviet Union. Designed by Shaken Niyazbekov.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. A light blue field with a gold sun and eagle in the center and a vertical gold ornamental pattern along the hoist.

Color Meanings

blue: The sky, water, and Turkic unity

gold: Sunlight, wealth, and the soaring eagle of freedom

Country Facts

Population: 20.4M
Capital: Astana
Languages: Kazakh, Russian
Continent: Europe · Asia
Subregion: Central Asia
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: China Kyrgyzstan Russia Turkmenistan Uzbekistan
ISO 3166-1: KZ

Flag Identification

Adopted: June 4, 1992
Designer: Shaken Niyazbekov
Proportions: 1:2
Total Colors: 2
Key Symbols: Emblem, Animal

Influences

Turkic mythology

Steppe eagle of the Kazakh people

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Flag Protocol

The hoist ornament must be perfectly vertical
The sun and eagle must be centered on the blue field

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