Flag of Turkey

The "Al Bayrak"

TR · 2:3

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

Capital: Ankara
Population: 87.9M

1.8% of Asia
Languages: Turkish
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Middle East
Landlocked: No
Borders: Armenia Azerbaijan Bulgaria Georgia Greece Iran Iraq Syria
ISO 3166-1: TR

Flag Identification

Adopted: May 29, 1936
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 2
Key Symbols: Crescent and star

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