Flag of UzbekistanOʻzbekiston Respublikasi

What the flag looks like

The Uzbekistani flag consists of three horizontal bands: blue at the top, white in the center and green at the bottom, separated by narrow red lines. A white crescent and twelve white five-pointed stars are placed in the upper hoist corner of the blue band. Blue represents the sky and water, white represents peace and purity, green represents nature and renewal, while the thin red lines symbolize the vital force flowing through life. The proportion is 1:2. The flag was adopted on 18 November 1991, shortly after Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union.

Colors and meaning

Blue represents the sky and water and has historical significance in Central Asian culture, white represents peace and purity, green represents nature, fertility and renewal, and the red lines represent the vital force connecting all living things.

Blue band

Represents the eternal sky and water, important elements of life in Central Asia. Blue also has historical associations with the Turkic peoples and the Timurid period.

White band

Represents peace, purity and the desire for a peaceful and prosperous future. White is placed between the blue and green bands as a symbol of purity and harmony.

Green band

Represents nature, fertility and the renewal of life. Green also reflects Uzbekistan's agricultural landscapes and the importance of the natural environment.

Red lines

The narrow red lines represent the life force that connects the sky, earth and living beings. They separate the three main colors while symbolizing vitality and continuity.

Crescent

The white crescent represents the renewal of the young independent republic and has historical and cultural associations with the country's Muslim heritage.

Twelve stars

The twelve white stars are arranged in three groups and are commonly associated with the twelve months of the year as well as historical and cultural traditions of Uzbekistan.

History and adoption

Uzbekistan became an independent state on 31 August 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The country adopted its current national flag on 18 November 1991. The design replaced the flag of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, which had been based on the Soviet red flag. The new flag was designed to represent Uzbekistan's independence while incorporating colors and symbols connected with Central Asian history and culture. The current design has remained unchanged since its adoption.

Key facts

Adopted

18 November 1991

Proportion

1:2

Designer

Farhod Yuldashev

Capital

Tashkent

Country code

UZ

Similar flags

South Sudan, Azerbaijan

Historical and related flags

Uzbekistan has used several different flags during its pre-Soviet, Soviet and independent periods.

• Emirate of Bukhara: Used various traditional banners before the establishment of Soviet rule.
• Khanate of Khiva: Used historical banners associated with the Khiva state before Soviet incorporation.
• Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (1925–1991): Used several Soviet-era flags featuring red fields and later blue, white and green elements.
• Current flag (1991–present): Blue, white and green horizontal bands with thin red lines, a crescent and twelve stars.
• Presidential standard: A distinct state flag used for the President of Uzbekistan.

Frequently asked questions

What does the flag of Uzbekistan look like?

The flag of Uzbekistan has three horizontal bands of blue, white and green, separated by thin red lines. A white crescent and twelve white five-pointed stars appear in the upper hoist corner of the blue band. The proportion is 1:2.

When was the flag of Uzbekistan adopted?

The current flag of Uzbekistan was officially adopted on 18 November 1991.

What do the colors mean?

Blue represents the sky and water and has historical significance in Central Asian culture, white represents peace and purity, green represents nature, fertility and renewal, and the red lines represent the vital force connecting all living things.

Which flags look similar to the Uzbekistan flag?

Uzbekistan's combination of blue, white and green horizontal bands with thin red lines is distinctive. Azerbaijan also uses blue, red and green with a crescent and stars, while South Sudan uses blue, red, green and white with a star. Uzbekistan is distinguished by its twelve white stars and the arrangement of its horizontal bands.