Flag of Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia and Siberia · KG · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionCentral Asia and Siberia
- ISO codeKG
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Kyrgyzstan |
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| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
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| Official Name | Kyrgyz Republic |
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| Capital | Bishkek |
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| Continent | Asia |
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| Region | Central Asia |
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| ISO Code | KG / KGZ |
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| Internet Domain | .kg |
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| Calling Code | +996 |
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| Currency | Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) |
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| Official Language(s) | Kyrgyz, Russian |
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| Demonym | Kirghiz |
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| Area | 199,951 km² |
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| Population | 6,322,800 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Landlocked — no sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Kyrgyzstan |
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| Current Version Adopted | 3 March 1992 |
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| Design First Used | 1992 |
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| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Gold |
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| Designer | A group of Kyrgyz artists and academics |
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| Design Type | Red field with a golden sun and a yurt crown |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Kyrgyzstan |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #E8112D | 232, 17, 45 | 0, 93, 81, 9 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #FFEF00 | 255, 239, 0 | 0, 6, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Sun with forty rays | The forty tribes united by the legendary hero Manas |
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| Tunduk | The crown of a yurt seen from inside, standing for the family home and the universe |
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| Red | Stands for bravery and valour, and the banner of the hero Manas. |
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| Gold | Stands for the sun, and peace and wealth. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 3 March 1992 | Adopted after independence from the Soviet Union |
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| December 2023 | The rays of the sun are straightened by law |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 3:5 |
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| Hoist (height) | 3 units |
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| Fly (width) | 5 units |
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| Layout | Red field with a golden sun and a yurt crown |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the sun is centred on a plain field |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Law on the State Symbols of the Kyrgyz Republic |
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How the Flag of Kyrgyzstan Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | No | Landlocked — no seagoing navy |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Kyrgyzstan
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 34 years |
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| Adoption Date | 3 March 1992 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1992 |
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| Designer | A group of Kyrgyz artists and academics |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives among national flags |
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| Notable Feature | Red field with a golden sun and a yurt crown |
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