Kyrgyzstan Flag GIF (Кыргызстандын желеги)

The flag of Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz: Кыргызстандын туусу; Russian: Флаг Киргизии) is a red flag with a yellow sun in the middle. The red field represents "bravery and valor" and refers to Manas's emblem, the national hero of Kyrgyzstan. The sun epitomizes peace and prosperity, while the sun's forty rays represent the number of tribes united by Manas to fight against the Mongols. The crossed triple laths above the sun refer to traditional tents. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 3:5, and the flag was adopted on March 3, 1992.

Its emblem features a falcon (Ak Shumkar), a symbol of purity and nobility of thoughts, and the protection of the lands behind it (Issyk-Kul and the snowy peaks of the Ala-Too mountains). The blue color of the emblem is known as the color of courage and generosity, and the emblem is surrounded by cotton bolls and ears of wheat, the main agricultural products of the country.

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic and also known as Kirghizia, is a sovereign state and a landlocked country in Central Asia. Its capital is Bishkek, and its population is about 6.694 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Capital and largest city:	Bishkek
Other major cities:	Osh, Jalal-Abad
Official languages:	Kyrgyz, Russian
Region:	Central Asia
Ethnic groups:	73.5% Kyrgyz, 14.7% Uzbek, 5.5% Russian, 1.1% Dungan, 5.2% Other
Religions:	82.7% Islam, 16.0% Christianity, 1.3% others
Nationality name:	Kyrgyz
Area:	199,951 km² (77,202 sq mi)
Population:	6.694 million (2021)
Currency:	Som
Country codes:	KG, KGZ (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.kg
Calling code:	+996
Flag emoji code:	🇰🇬

Keywords: Flag and emblem of Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz: Кыргызстандын желеги жана герби; Russian: Флаг и герб Кыргызстана), GIF (Russian: гиф)