Flag of Tajikistan

Asia

10.5M

1992

TJ | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents the unity of the nation and the blood shed for independence, white represents purity and the country's cotton wealth, and green represents the agricultural landscape. The crown represents the Tajik people (the name Tajikistan is derived from 'taj', meaning crown), and the seven stars represent the seven regions.

History

Adopted on November 24, 1992, replacing the flag of the Tajik SSR. It is the last of the former Soviet republics to adopt a new flag.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, white (double width), and green with a gold crown and seven stars centered in the white band.

Color Meanings

red: Unity, progress, and national strength

white: Purity, cotton (the white gold), and snow

green: Agriculture, fertility, and the landscape

gold: The crown and seven stars

Country Facts

Population: 10.5M

0.2% of Asia
Capital: Dushanbe
Languages: Russian, Tajik
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Central Asia
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Afghanistan China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan
ISO 3166-1: TJ

Flag Identification

Adopted: November 24, 1992
Proportions: 1:2
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Emblem, Stars

Influences

Colors of the former Tajik SSR flag

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Flag Protocol

The crown and seven stars must be centered in the white band
The white band must be twice the width of the other bands

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