Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan
A red field with a yellow sun bearing forty rays, containing a stylised tunduk, the crown of a traditional yurt. The flag was first adopted in 1992 and its current revised design was adopted in 2023.
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Adopted
2023
Proportion
3:5
Colours
2
Colours & their meaning
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Red
Often officially linked to bravery and valour.
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Yellow
Often officially linked to peace and wealth.
Symbols & emblems
Sun
The sun represents peace and prosperity.
Forty rays
The 40 rays refer to the 40 tribes traditionally associated with the Kyrgyz people.
Tunduk
The central tunduk symbolizes the home, the universe, and national unity.
Did you know?
In 2023 Kyrgyzstan altered the appearance of the sun and tunduk while keeping the same overall concept of the 1992 flag.