Flag of Azerbaijan
Colors
#00B5E2
#EF3340
#509E2F
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
Blue represents the Turkic heritage, red modernization and progress, and green Islam. The crescent and eight-pointed star are Islamic and Turkic symbols.
History
Originally adopted in 1918 during brief independence, it was readopted on February 5, 1991 before the dissolution of the USSR.
Curiosities
The eight-pointed star is unique among flags with Islamic symbols, where a five-pointed star is normally used.
