Flag of Azerbaijan facts for kids
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| Use | Civil flag |
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| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1918, with modifications in 1991 |
| Design | A horizontal tricolor of blue, red and green |
The flag of Azerbaijan is a very important national symbol for the country. It has three equal stripes of color: blue on top, red in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the red stripe, you will see a white crescent moon and a white eight-pointed star.
This flag is used everywhere in Azerbaijan. You can see it on land as a civil, state, and war flag. It is also used at sea by ships and the navy. The exact colors and size of the flag were officially decided on February 5, 1991.
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The Flag of Azerbaijan
The flag of Azerbaijan is known as a tricolor because it uses three different colors. Each color on the flag has a special meaning. The design helps tell the story of Azerbaijan's history and its people.
What the Colors Mean
The colors on the flag are not just pretty; they represent important ideas:
- The blue stripe stands for the Turkic people. Most people in Azerbaijan are Turkic, and this color shows their heritage.
- The red stripe represents progress and becoming more like European countries. It shows Azerbaijan's desire to modernize and move forward.
- The green stripe symbolizes Islam, which is the main religion in Azerbaijan.
The Star and Crescent
In the middle of the red stripe, there is a white crescent moon and an eight-pointed star. The crescent is a common symbol in many Islamic countries. The eight points of the star are also very meaningful. They stand for the eight different groups or "branches" of the Turkic people.
When Was It Adopted?
The design of this flag was first used in 1918. Later, it was officially adopted again with some small changes on February 5, 1991. This happened after Azerbaijan became independent from the Soviet Union. A law in 2004 made sure the exact shades of the colors were always correct.
Images for kids
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National Flag Square in Baku
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Flag of Azerbaijan over the building of the Azerbaijani embassy in Paris
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A member of the Azerbaijani National Guard holding the national flag.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Azerbaiyán para niños
