Flag of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan's flag has a red field with a yellow sun in the center. The sun has 40 rays, and inside it is a red ring crossed by two sets of three lines, a stylized view of the tunduk, the round wooden crown at the top of a yurt. The flag has a 3:5 ratio.
Colors
- Red #F80808 · 91%
- Yellow #F8F808 · 7%
Proportions: 3:5
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Kyrgyzstan
The 40 rays stand for the 40 Kyrgyz tribes that, according to legend, were united by the hero Manas. The tunduk symbolizes home, family and the unity of the people, and red is linked to bravery and to the banner of Manas. The flag was adopted in 1992, and in 2023 the sun was redrawn with straight rays instead of wavy ones.
Map of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked, mountainous country in Central Asia. It borders Kazakhstan to the north, China to the east and southeast, Tajikistan to the southwest and Uzbekistan to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Kyrgyzstan?
The flag of Kyrgyzstan is red and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Kyrgyzstan?
The flag of Kyrgyzstan has a ratio of 3:5 (height to width).
What does the flag of Kyrgyzstan mean?
The 40 rays stand for the 40 Kyrgyz tribes that, according to legend, were united by the hero Manas. The tunduk symbolizes home, family and the unity of the people, and red is linked to bravery and to the banner of Manas. The flag was adopted in 1992, and in 2023 the sun was redrawn with straight rays instead of wavy ones.
Can I download the flag of Kyrgyzstan?
Yes: this page has the flag of Kyrgyzstan as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Shakiev N.T., Primov U.B.).
