Flag of Uzbekistan.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a huge number of countries have become autonomous.First in September 1991 and received the independence of Uzbekistan.

flag of the modern state

Step by step, the ruling elite of the state introduced new laws, amendments to the Constitution and strengthened the country's position among other former Soviet countries.Changes were also the coat of arms and flag of Uzbekistan.The development of public web took a few months.And November 18, 1991 on all institutions of state power hoisted a new flag of Uzbekistan.

Of course, at the heart of the creation of any state symbol are numerous historical facts.Any country trying to express to the flag of its flag the most significant values ​​of its people.This also applies to Uzbekistan.For the uninitiated person the flag of the country - it's just a few colored stripes with the moon and stars in the top corner.For any Uzbek State pennant - it's part of history.What is the point in itself bears striped symbol of this sunny country?Let's face it.

blue stripe pennant

flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a web width of which is half the length.Space pennants painted in three colors (top to bottom): blue, white and bright green.And each of the callers take similar in comparison to other space.

What does the blue color on the flag of the country?Firstly, this shade symbolizes the two main sources of life - the celestial spaces and crystal-clear water.

noteworthy that this color is very common in many Asian countries.History makes us evidence that long before the advent of modern Uzbekistan in its territory already was flying the flag of a presence on it the blue color scheme.Being home to the Turkic people, the country's land nurtured a generation of brave warriors.One of them was Amir Timur.It is more famous as Tamerlane.During his reign, the capital of the Asian nation was in the city of Samarkand.It Tamerlane chose blue for the main flag of the country.Thus, it can be argued that this color scheme also carries additional meaning.It is historical tradition, continuity and strength of the state and its power.

And in the middle - the purity of thoughts

flag Uzbekistan also includes a white strip.Located right in the middle web, it is bordered top and bottom red lines.This Central Asian republic white color is a symbol of purity - purity of thoughts, ideas, actions.Just got independence the country is at a crossroads: where to go?How to move?Which path to choose?In order to show the world that all the actions of the people are only good and light in the Uzbekistan flag symbolically placed white."Ok yul!" - Says Kohler."Bon Voyage!" - Echoed "colored" neighborhood.

Red thin strips - a kind of "artery" of the country.So call the main rivers of Uzbekistan: Amudarya and Syrdarya.In addition, the data indicate streaks symbolic vitality and energy to clean the inside of all living beings without exception on the planet.They point to the existing link between the accomplishment of good worldly affairs and heavenly eternal kingdom.

fertility awakening, blossoming

Annually this Muslim country celebrates the New Year - Nowruz.This holiday, like in all other countries, commemorated the start of the next phase of life.The awakening of nature from hibernation, the revival of fertility - all of this symbolizes the green.It is in this last strip of colored tint applied to the state flag of Uzbekistan.In addition, the bright green color scheme and has a religious significance: This color symbolizes the Muslim faith.This relationship was established long before the birth of Jesus Christ.Around the 8th century BC.e.the territory of modern Central Asia (which includes Uzbekistan) came under the rule of the caliphs of the Arab Caliphate.

A top - stars burn ...

However, apart from color horizontal stripes on the flag of the country designated as additional characters.One of these is the crescent moon.Image of the waxing moon is identified with the emergence of a new independent country, where the main faith - Islam.Near Crescent located twelve stars.They symbolize the historical traditions, a long-standing division of each year for a similar number of months.But at the same time they are a sign of ancient culture and history of the country.

The national flag is a constant reminder of the ancient history, distinctive past.At the same time, it entered into a real present and bright, planned and created their own future.The flag flies over the republic's numerous buildings of state authorities.In other states, this symbol emblazoned on embassies and representative offices in Uzbekistan.In addition, in any international competitions while climbing on the podium athlete of the republic together with him to a high position and the flag is set.

Humo bird, fly to the sun

State symbols of Uzbekistan also include the country's coat of arms.If the law of the flag of the Republic was adopted two months after the declaration of its independence, the hallmark of the second power unit had to work longer.And the second day of the second month of summer 1992, the Supreme Council adopted the law, which claimed the coat of arms of Uzbekistan.

«Sunny» - this is the first sign to confer with her friends tourists.Image celestial body took place on the arms of the state.Sun rising over the mountains, the bright rays pierce the clear sky.From the high hills in the Blue River Valley flock.They identified with clear objectives of the people, their highest aspirations and honest.

Fidelity and freedom of the population represents a bird Humo, take center stage on the symbol of the republic.Coat one side frame ripe cotton bolls.On the other - golden ears of wheat.Between them, at the top, located crescent and star - the symbol of wisdom, devotion to their traditions, values.Underneath a bouquet of cotton and wheat, it is a piece of the flag of the country where a white strip of golden letters inscribed inscription in the national language of the country - "Uzbekistan".