Flag of Kazakhstan
The modern national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan was officially adopted on June 4, 1992. The current flag replaced the flag of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic.
The national flag of Kazakhstan is a rectangular cloth made in blue, which depicts the sun with 32 rays in the very center of the flag, and an eagle soars under the sun. There is a vertical strip with a national ornament at the very pole. All images on the flag - the sun with rays, the eagle, the vertical stripe and the national ornament - are made in gold color. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1 to 2.
You can read the full description of the Kazakh flag in the document «State flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan. General specifications». This document was prepared by the State Standard of Kazakhstan in two languages - Kazakh and Russian.
The blue background of the flag with a golden national ornament located on the left, and a golden sun with a soaring eagle in the very center, personify the symbols of freedom, sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, the monochromatic background is a symbol of the unity of Kazakhstan..
It should be noted that blue is considered traditional for the Turkic peoples. Therefore, on the flag, the blue color scheme characterizes the infinity of the sky above the earth and people. Moreover, the blue personifies general well-being, tranquility, peace and unity..
At the same time, the golden sun is a source of life and energy. That is why the silhouette of the sun is used as a symbol of life. After all, the time for nomads is determined by the movement of the sun. According to the laws of heraldry, the silhouette of the sun is a symbol of wealth and abundance. Therefore, it is no coincidence that 32 rays are placed on the sun of the Kazakh flag. Moreover, they are in the form of grain, as the basis of abundance and well-being..
The eagle or golden eagle has a special place in the understanding of the nomadic world. Its image in the symbols (coats of arms and flags) of peoples and ethnic groups that inhabited the territory of Kazakhstan is a long tradition. The interpretation of the silhouette of an eagle means the breadth and foresight of state power. For the steppe peoples, it is a symbol of freedom and independence, striving for goals and heights, as well as flight into the future. And the powerful force of the eagle can give a worthy rebuff to all who interfere with the achievement of the future. The eagle has also become a symbol of the aspiration of the young sovereign Republic of Kazakhstan to the heights of world civilization..
The classic national ornament, located on the left along the flagstaff, embodies the culture and traditions of the country.
