Flag of Türkiye
Middle East and North Africa · TR · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionMiddle East and North Africa
- ISO codeTR
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Türkiye |
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| Country | Türkiye |
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| Official Name | Republic of Türkiye |
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| Capital | Ankara |
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| Continent | Asia |
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| Region | Western Asia |
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| ISO Code | TR / TUR |
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| Internet Domain | .tr |
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| Calling Code | +90 |
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| Currency | Turkish lira (TRY) |
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| Official Language(s) | Turkish |
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| Demonym | Turkish |
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| Area | 783,562 km² |
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| Population | 85,664,900 |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Türkiye |
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| Current Version Adopted | 5 June 1936 |
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| Design First Used | 1844 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, White |
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| Designer | Traditional Ottoman design |
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| Design Type | Red field with a white crescent and star |
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| Nickname | Ay Yıldız |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Türkiye |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #E30A17 | 227, 10, 23 | 0, 96, 90, 11 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Crescent and star | By legend the reflection of the moon and a star in a pool of blood after a battle |
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| the star was fixed at five points in the 19th century | |
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| Red | Stands for the blood of Turkish soldiers, and the historic Ottoman field. |
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| White | Stands for the crescent and star of the Turkish state. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1844 | The Ottoman Empire standardises the crescent and star |
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| 5 June 1936 | The exact geometry of the modern flag is fixed 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) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Red field with a white crescent and star |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the crescent is offset toward the hoist |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Turkish Flag Law No. 2893 (1983) |
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How the Flag of Türkiye 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 | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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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 Türkiye
| 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 | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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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) | 90 years |
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| Adoption Date | 5 June 1936 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1844 |
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| Designer | Traditional Ottoman design |
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| Nickname | Ay Yıldız |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Tunisia’s flag is the closest relative |
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| Notable Feature | Red field with a white crescent and star |
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