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Flag of Turkey

The "Al Bayrak"

Europe · Asia
87.9M
1936
Flag of Turkey
TR | 2:3

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

Population
87.9M
Capital
Ankara
Languages
Turkish
Continent
Europe · Asia
Subregion
Middle East
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
TR

Flag Identification

Adopted
May 29, 1936
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
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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