The flag of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston davlat bayrogʻi / Ўзбекистон Республикасининг давлат байроғи) consists of a horizontal triband of azure, white and green, separated by two thin red fimbriations, with a white crescent moon and twelve white stars at the canton. Adopted in 1991 to replace the flag of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR), it has been the flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan since the country gained independence in that same year. The design of the present flag was partly inspired by the former one.
Uzbekistan
The State flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston Respublikasining davlat bayrogʻi Ўзбекистон Республикасининг давлат байроғи)
A horizontal triband of azure, white and green, separated by two narrow red stripes. A white crescent and three rows of twelve white five-pointed stars are situated on the left side of the upper azure stripe.
The azure colour on the flag is a symbol of blue sky and clear water. Azure is also the colour of the Turkic peoples. White is the traditional Uzbek symbol of peace and good luck. Green is a symbol of nature, new life, and good harvest. The red fimbriation represent the power of life.[1][2]
12 stars on the flag are arranged in such a way that visually they form the inscription Allah in Arabic script
The image of the crescent moon is connected with Uzbek historical image (a symbol of the Uzbek traditional religion, Islam) as well as being a symbol of the birth of a new nation. The stars represent spirituality and divinity, as well as an allusion to Uzbek historical tradition and calendar, the 12 stars on the flag are arranged in such a way that visually they form the inscription Allah in Arabic script.[3] The stars are also a symbol of the pursuit of perfection and happiness of Uzbek people in their homeland.[4]
Legal protection
On 27 December 2010, President Islam Karimov signed an amendment to the law that strengthened the protection of the country's symbols, including its flag and emblem. It banned the utilization of the flag of Uzbekistan for promotional and commercial purposes, including its usage in advertisements and documents. It also forbade any organizations that are not affiliated with the Uzbek government from adopting logos that resemble the national symbols.[5]
Uzbekistan declared itself independent on 1 September 1991, approximately three months before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.[2] A search for a national flag began soon after, with a contest being held to determine the new design.[6] More than 200 submissions were made, and a commission was formed in order to evaluate these suggestions coming from a variety of stakeholders.[7] The winning design was adopted on 18 November 1991,[6] after being selected at an extraordinary session of the Uzbek Supreme Soviet.[8][9] In doing so, Uzbekistan became the first of the newly independent republics in Central Asia to choose a new flag.[10] Pertaining to its tricolour combination of horizontal stripes of blue, white and green colour, it is similar to the flags of Lesotho, an enclaved country within the border of South Africa, and Puntland, a Somali federal state at the tip of the Horn.[11]
^Waters, Bella (2006). Uzbekistan in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 191. ISBN9780822526735. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^ ab"Uzbekistan". The World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^"Flags, Symbols & Currency of Uzbekistan". WorldAtlas. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
^Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. [National Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan] (in Uzbek). Oliy Majlis. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
^Azizov, D. (27 December 2010). "Brief: Uzbekistan bans using state symbols in commercial purposes". Baku, Azerbaijan: Trend News Agency. Retrieved 18 May 2014. (subscription required)
^ abcSmith, Whitney. "Uzbekistan, flag of". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 18 May 2014. (subscription required)
^"The National Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan Celebrates 20th Anniversary". Journal of Turkish Weekly. International Strategic Research Organization. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^Azizov, D. (18 November 2010). "Brief: Uzbekistan celebrates Flag Day". Baku, Azerbaijan: Trend News Agency. Retrieved 18 May 2014. (subscription required)
^McCray, Thomas R.; Gritzner, Charles F. (1 January 2009). Uzbekistan. Infobase Publishing. p. 96. ISBN9781438105512. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^Kindersley, Dorling (3 November 2008). Complete Flags of the World. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 191. ISBN9781405338615. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^Knowlton, Steven A. "Applying sebeok’s typology of signs to the study of flags." Raven: A Journal of Vexillology 19 (2012): 57–97.
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The flag of Uzbekistan Uzbek Oʻzbekiston davlat bayrogʻi Ўzbekiston Respublikasining davlat bajrogi consists of a horizontal triband of azure white and green separated by two thin red fimbriations with a white crescent moon and twelve white stars at the canton Adopted in 1991 to replace the flag of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic SSR it has been the flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan since the country gained independence in that same year The design of the present flag was partly inspired by the former one UzbekistanThe State flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbek Oʻzbekiston Respublikasining davlat bayrogʻiЎzbekiston Respublikasining davlat bajrogi UseCivil and state flag civil and state ensignProportion1 2Adopted18 November 1991 31 years ago 1991 11 18 DesignA horizontal triband of azure white and green separated by two narrow red stripes A white crescent and three rows of twelve white five pointed stars are situated on the left side of the upper azure stripe Designed byFarxod Yuldasev citation needed Flying Uzbek flag at Kuksaray Square Samarkand Contents 1 Design 1 1 Symbolism 1 2 Legal protection 1 3 Construction sheet 2 History 3 Other flags 4 References 5 External linksDesign EditSymbolism Edit The azure colour on the flag is a symbol of blue sky and clear water Azure is also the colour of the Turkic peoples White is the traditional Uzbek symbol of peace and good luck Green is a symbol of nature new life and good harvest The red fimbriation represent the power of life 1 2 12 stars on the flag are arranged in such a way that visually they form the inscription Allah in Arabic script The image of the crescent moon is connected with Uzbek historical image a symbol of the Uzbek traditional religion Islam as well as being a symbol of the birth of a new nation The stars represent spirituality and divinity as well as an allusion to Uzbek historical tradition and calendar the 12 stars on the flag are arranged in such a way that visually they form the inscription Allah in Arabic script 3 The stars are also a symbol of the pursuit of perfection and happiness of Uzbek people in their homeland 4 Legal protection Edit On 27 December 2010 President Islam Karimov signed an amendment to the law that strengthened the protection of the country s symbols including its flag and emblem It banned the utilization of the flag of Uzbekistan for promotional and commercial purposes including its usage in advertisements and documents It also forbade any organizations that are not affiliated with the Uzbek government from adopting logos that resemble the national symbols 5 Construction sheet Edit flag construction sheetHistory EditMain article Flag of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic Under Soviet rule the Union Republic situated in what is now modern day Uzbekistan utilised a flag derived from the flag of the Soviet Union and representing Communism that was approved in 1952 6 The flag is similar to the Soviet design but with the blue stripe in 1 5 width and the two 1 100 white edges in between Uzbekistan declared itself independent on 1 September 1991 approximately three months before the dissolution of the Soviet Union 2 A search for a national flag began soon after with a contest being held to determine the new design 6 More than 200 submissions were made and a commission was formed in order to evaluate these suggestions coming from a variety of stakeholders 7 The winning design was adopted on 18 November 1991 6 after being selected at an extraordinary session of the Uzbek Supreme Soviet 8 9 In doing so Uzbekistan became the first of the newly independent republics in Central Asia to choose a new flag 10 Pertaining to its tricolour combination of horizontal stripes of blue white and green colour it is similar to the flags of Lesotho an enclaved country within the border of South Africa and Puntland a Somali federal state at the tip of the Horn 11 Other flags Edit Flag of Karakalpakstan Presidential standard of Uzbekistan Flag of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Flag of the Ministry of Defence of Uzbekistan Flag of the Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces Flag of the Uzbekistan Naval ForcesReferences Edit Waters Bella 2006 Uzbekistan in Pictures Twenty First Century Books p 191 ISBN 9780822526735 Retrieved 18 May 2014 a b Uzbekistan The World Factbook CIA Retrieved 18 May 2014 Flags Symbols amp Currency of Uzbekistan WorldAtlas 24 February 2021 Retrieved 4 May 2022 Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Ўzbekiston Respublikasining Davlat Bajrogi National Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Uzbek Oliy Majlis Archived from the original on 15 November 2021 Retrieved 15 November 2021 Azizov D 27 December 2010 Brief Uzbekistan bans using state symbols in commercial purposes Baku Azerbaijan Trend News Agency Retrieved 18 May 2014 subscription required a b c Smith Whitney Uzbekistan flag of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc Retrieved 18 May 2014 subscription required The National Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan Celebrates 20th Anniversary Journal of Turkish Weekly International Strategic Research Organization 18 November 2011 Retrieved 18 May 2014 Azizov D 18 November 2010 Brief Uzbekistan celebrates Flag Day Baku Azerbaijan Trend News Agency Retrieved 18 May 2014 subscription required McCray Thomas R Gritzner Charles F 1 January 2009 Uzbekistan Infobase Publishing p 96 ISBN 9781438105512 Retrieved 18 May 2014 Kindersley Dorling 3 November 2008 Complete Flags of the World Dorling Kindersley Ltd p 191 ISBN 9781405338615 Retrieved 18 May 2014 Knowlton Steven A Applying sebeok s typology of signs to the study of flags Raven A Journal of Vexillology 19 2012 57 97 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to National flag of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan at Flags of the World Uzbekistan Vexillographia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Flag of Uzbekistan amp oldid 1134939378, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
