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Turkey Flag

by Aakash Singha

Turkey Flag that is currently in use was adopted on 5th June 1936. The Turkish Flag comprises a red background on which there is the motif of the crescent moon and a star. Also, download pictures of a blank Turkey flag for kids to color.


Turkey Flag

 

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The Turkish Flag comprises a red background on which there is the motif of the crescent moon and a star.

The star in the flag of Turkey is said to represent the Morning Star as mentioned in the Holy Koran. The white crescent and the star are symbols of Islam.

This motif is placed slightly on the left side of the red background in the Turkey Flag.

Official Name: Turkiye Cumhuriyeti
Capital: Ankara
Location of Turkey: Includes the southeastern part of the Balkan peninsula and Asia Minor. The Sea of Marmara and the Straits of Bosporus and Dardanellers.
Area: 780, 580 sq. km.
Official Languages: Turkish
National Flag: A white crescent and star on red.
National Anthem: Istiklal Marsi March of Independence (1921)
National symbol(s): star and crescent
National colors: red, white
National anthem:
Name: “Istiklal Marsi” (Independence March)
Lyrics/Music: Mehmet Akif ERSOY/Zeki UNGOR

Fact about the Turkey flag

Country Turkey
Designed by NA
Adopted 1844
Revision NA
Design and Colors A red field with a white star and crescent slightly right of center
Size Ratio 2:3

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