Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The flag is one of the main symbols of the state, personifying its sovereignty and identity. The term "flag" comes from the Dutch word "vlag". A flag is a piece of cloth of established sizes and colors attached to a staff or cord, usually with a coat of arms or emblem on it.Since ancient times, the flag has served the function of uniting the people of the country and identifying them with a certain state entity.
The state flag of independent Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its author is the artist Shaken Niyazbekov.
The state flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular panel of sky blue color with an image in the center of the sun with rays, under which is a soaring eagle (golden eagle). The shaft has a vertical stripe with a national ornament. The image of the sun, its rays, an eagle and the national ornament - gold color.The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1: 2.
In the tradition of heraldry, each color symbolizes a specific concept. Thus, sky blue color symbolizes honesty, loyalty and impeccability. In addition, the color sky blue has deep symbolic meaning in Turkic culture. The ancient Turks always revered the sky as their father god, and their sky-blue banner symbolized devotion to their ancestor father.On the national flag of Kazakhstan it symbolizes clear skies, peace and prosperity, and the single color of the background symbolizes the unity of our country.
Based on heraldic canons, the sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy. Therefore, the rays of the sun on the country’s flag are shaped like grains - a symbol of wealth and well-being.The image of the sun in the state attributes of Kazakhstan confirms its commitment to universal human values and indicates that the new young state is full of life-affirming energy and is open to all countries of the world for partnership and cooperation.
The image of an eagle (golden eagle) is one of the main heraldic attributes, long used in the coats of arms and flags of many nations. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, insight and generosity. A golden eagle soaring under the sun represents the strength of the state, its sovereignty and independence, the desire for high goals and a sustainable future.The image of the golden eagle occupies a special place in the worldview of Eurasian nomads. They associate it with such concepts as freedom and fidelity, a sense of dignity and courage, power and purity of thoughts. The stylized silhouette of a golden eagle reflects the aspiration of a young sovereign state to the heights of world civilization.
An important element of the state flag is a vertical stripe with a national ornament located near its staff. Kazakh ornament is one of the forms of specific artistic perception of the world in strict accordance with the aesthetic tastes of the people.Representing the harmony of various forms and lines, it is an expressive means of revealing the inner world of the people. The national ornament along the shaft symbolizes the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.