Official Palette
Symbolism
The red field reflects the blood shed by Turkish soldiers, and the star and crescent are enduring symbols of the Turkish people and Islam.
History
The 'Al Bayrak' (The Red Flag) design traces its roots to the late Ottoman Empire, standardized in 1844. It was formally adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Turkey in 1936.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red field with a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star slightly offset toward the hoist.
Color Meanings
red: The blood shed by soldiers (Turkish red)
white: The crescent and star (Islamic symbols and purity)
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- May 29, 1936
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Crescent, Stars
Influences
Flag of the Ottoman Empire
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Flag Protocol
- The crescent and star must be white and slightly offset toward the hoist
- Must be treated with the highest national honor
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