Flag of Turkey
Colors
#E30A17
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents the sacrifice of martyrs. The crescent and star are symbols of Islam and the Ottoman Empire. According to legend, they represent the reflection of the moon and a star in soldiers' blood.
History
The design comes from the Ottoman Empire (18th century). The Republic adopted the same flag in 1923. The exact proportions were fixed by law in 1936.
Curiosities
The Turkish flag is known as "al bayrak" (the red flag). The exact position of the star and moon is mathematically defined in the constitution.
