National Flag of Kyrgyzstan

The national flag of Kyrgyzstan was officially adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on March 3, 1992. It features a striking red field at its center, adorned with a round solar disk radiating forty golden rays evenly spaced around the circumference. Inside this solar disk is a red depiction of the Tunduk, the central element of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt. The flag’s proportions are such that its width measures three-fifths of its length, while the diameter of the sun disk is also three-fifths of the flag’s width. The sun’s rays and the disk they emanate from follow a ratio of 3:5, and the diameter of the Tunduk equals half that of the radiant disk.

The bold red hue of the flag symbolizes bravery and valor, echoing the color of the banner carried by Manas, the hero of Kyrgyzstan’s epic tale. Additionally, the word «Kyrgyz» is etymologically linked to the word for «red,» a color that has held significant cultural importance since ancient times and has long been considered a national emblem. The sun, shining brightly within the flag, represents light, the eternal nature of existence, peace, and prosperity. The circular sun disk resembles the roof of a Kyrgyz nomadic yurt, symbolizing warmth, hospitality, and the unity of time and space, serving as both the origin of life and a reflection of national solidarity. Each of the forty rays that emanate from the sun symbolizes one of the forty tribes of Kyrgyzstan.

The Tunduk itself, an integral part of the yurt’s structure, signifies the paternal home, while more broadly, it serves as a metaphor for the universe and the interconnectedness of all the peoples who call Kyrgyzstan home.