The Flag of Kazakhstan
The flag of Kazakhstan features a sky blue background representing the various Turkic peoples who make up the nation. In the center is a golden sun with 32 rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle. To the left, near the flagpole, is a vertical strip featuring a national ornamental pattern called 'koshkar-muiz' (the horns of the ram) in gold. The flag's color and symbols reflect the country's identity and natural elements.
History of The Flag of Kazakhstan
The flag of Kazakhstan was officially adopted on June 4, 1992, following the country's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union on December 16, 1991. The design was created by Shaken Niyazbekov. The flag's symbols and colors are deeply rooted in the Kazakh culture, with the sky blue background symbolizing the Turkic heritage, the sun representing life and energy, the eagle symbolizing freedom and the pursuit of high aspirations, and the national ornamental pattern reflecting the cultural and artistic traditions of the Kazakh people. The adoption of this flag marked a significant step in Kazakhstan's journey to establish its national identity in the post-Soviet era.