Flag of Turkmenistan
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Green represents Islam and is the traditional Turkmen color. The moon and stars symbolize the clear sky and hope. The five carpet designs represent the five major tribes, and the olive branches symbolize the country's permanent neutrality.
History
Adopted on January 24, 2001, adding the olive branches to the 1992 version to celebrate UN-recognized neutrality.
Curiosities
It is the most detailed national flag in the world, with its intricate traditional Turkmen carpet designs (guls) on the vertical stripe.
