Flag of Azerbaijan
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Flag Meaning
The flag of Azerbaijan is a horizontal tricolor featuring stripes of blue, red, and green with a white crescent and an eight pointed star in the center. It represents the national ideology of Turkic heritage, Islamic culture, and the pursuit of modern democracy. The eight points of the star are widely believed to symbolize the eight branches of the Turkic peoples or the eight letters of the nation name in Arabic script.
Colors & Symbols
The blue stripe represents the Turkic origin of the Azerbaijani people and their cultural identity. Red signifies the desire to establish a modern society and the development of democratic foundations. Green stands for the historical and cultural connection to Islamic civilization.
Adopted 1918 and 1991
Proportions 1 to 2
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Country Statistics
Capital Baku
Population 10M
Region Asia
ISO-2 AZ
Neighboring Flags
ARM 
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IRN 
RUS 
TUR Flag History
The tricolor flag was first officially adopted in 1918 by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic but was later suppressed under Soviet rule. For many years, Azerbaijan used a red Soviet banner featuring a hammer, sickle, and a blue horizontal band. The original tricolor was triumphantly restored as the national symbol in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's current flag was officially adopted on 1918 and 1991.
Azerbaijan's flag has an official proportion of 1 to 2.
The star symbolizes the eight traditional branches of the Turkic peoples or the eight letters of the nation name in the Arabic alphabet.
The flag was designed by the philosopher and artist Ali bey Huseynzade to reflect the values of Turkism, Islamism, and modernity.
National Flag Day is celebrated every year on November 9 to honor the date the flag was first adopted by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.