Flag of Kyrgyzstan
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents bravery and valor, inspired by the banner of national hero Manas. The sun with 40 rays represents the 40 Kyrgyz tribes united by Manas. The central symbol is a tunduk, the crown of a traditional yurt.
History
Adopted on March 3, 1992, after independence from the Soviet Union.
Curiosities
It is one of the few flags that represents an architectural structure seen from below (the inside of a yurt's roof).
