Flag of Turkey facts for kids
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| Use | National flag and ensign |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1936 (current form) |
| Design | A red field defaced with a white crescent moon and five-pointed star slightly left of centre. |
The flag of Turkey (Turkish: Türk bayrağı) is a bright red flag with a white crescent moon and a star in the middle. In Turkish, people call it Ay Yıldız, which means "moon star." They also call it Alsancak, meaning "red banner."
This flag has a very long and interesting history. Its design is quite old and uses the same symbols as the flag of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was a powerful empire that existed before modern Turkey. The current design of the flag became official in 1936. This law made sure that the exact shape, size, and color of the moon and star were always the same.
Images for kids
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Northern Cyprus and Turkey flags often fly together.
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The flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
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The flag is proudly displayed in classrooms and government buildings.
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The Turkish flag was raised when Hatay joined Turkey.
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Celebrating Republic Day in Turkey.
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Turkey's flag at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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The Turkish flag flying near the Bosphorus Bridge.
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The Turkish Embassy building in Somalia.
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Turkish flags flying at half-staff, showing respect or mourning.
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See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Turquía para niños
