Flag of Turkey
The flag of Turkey is red with a white crescent and a white five-pointed star. The crescent sits slightly toward the hoist, with its open side facing the fly, and the star stands just beyond the opening of the crescent. There are no other symbols or stripes on the flag.
Colors
- Red #E80818 · 94%
- White #F8F8F8 · 6%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Turkey
The crescent and star come from the flag of the Ottoman Empire, which used a similar red banner in the 19th century. Red is popularly linked to the blood of soldiers who died for the country, and a legend tells of the moon and a star reflected in a pool of their blood. The exact shape and proportions were fixed by the Turkish Flag Law of 1936.
Map of Turkey
Turkey (Türkiye) is a country that spans two continents: most of it lies on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia, and a small part, East Thrace, lies in southeastern Europe. It borders eight countries and has coasts on the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean seas.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Turkey?
The flag of Turkey is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Turkey?
The flag of Turkey has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Turkey mean?
The crescent and star come from the flag of the Ottoman Empire, which used a similar red banner in the 19th century. Red is popularly linked to the blood of soldiers who died for the country, and a legend tells of the moon and a star reflected in a pool of their blood. The exact shape and proportions were fixed by the Turkish Flag Law of 1936.
Can I download the flag of Turkey?
Yes: this page has the flag of Turkey as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (David Benbennick (original author)).
