Uzbekistan’s national flag has horizontal blue, white and green bands separated by narrow red lines, with a white crescent and 12 white stars in the upper hoist corner.

What does the flag look like?

The upper field is blue, the centre white and the lower field green. Thin red stripes separate the three main colors. A crescent and 12 stars appear in the blue band.

Meaning and history

The crescent reflects the rebirth of an independent nation and cultural heritage. The 12 stars are associated with perfection and historic traditions. Uzbekistan adopted the flag on November 18, 1991 after independence from the Soviet Union.

Uzbekistan flag facts

• Adopted: November 18, 1991
• Stars: 12
• Colors: blue, white, green and red