The state flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan was approved by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 407-XII of November 18, 1991 “On the State Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. State symbols are sacred symbols that represent the sovereignty and independence of each country. The national symbols of Uzbekistan embody the glory, historical memory and aspirations of our people and give pride and honor to every citizen living in this country.
As the first President noted, the sacred symbols of independence – state emblem, state flag, state anthem – are beloved to the citizens of Uzbekistan. They are the most important symbols of spirituality. Therefore, when we look at our flag or emblem, or when our anthem is played, we feel spiritual enthusiasm, increased determination, pride and confidence in the great future.
The flag that embodies great meaning, that is carefully crafted with high taste and skill, that embodies the age-old dreams and enthusiasm of the people of Uzbekistan, the hospitality of our people, the memory of ancestors and the nation is highly respected among the state symbols of all countries on our planet. The State flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a rectangular fabric consisting of three parts of dark blue color, white color and dark green color, running along the entire length of the flag. The length of the State flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan is 250 centimeters and the width is 125 centimeters. Blue, white, and green bars have the same width. Each width is 40 centimeters. Red borders with a width of 2.5 centimeters have been drawn from the middle of the white border of the State flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
On the front and back side of the upper part of the National Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a white new moon and twelve white five-pointed stars are depicted near the handle. An image of a white new moon and twelve white five-pointed stars is placed in the middle of the blue top width in a rectangle measuring 70×30 centimeters. The white new moon is vertical with its right side facing the handle, placed at a distance of 20 centimeters from the handle, and fits into a circle with a diameter of 30 centimeters. Twelve white five-pointed stars fit into a 6-centimeter diameter circle. The distance between the circles is 6 centimeters. The stars are placed horizontally and vertically in the following order: three stars in the top row, four stars in the middle row, and five stars in the bottom row. The stars in the lower row are located at a distance of 3.5 centimeters from the lower end of the new moon.
Our national flag flies on the facades of state offices and institutions, educational institutions, international organizations of which Uzbekistan is a member, embassies and permanent representative offices abroad. The flag brightly reflects the honor of our motherland and the pride of our people at various holiday celebrations, at international political, cultural and educational events, and at prestigious sports competitions in which members of our country participate. When the flag of our country is raised high in honor of our athletes who have won in international sports competitions, each of us is excited and proud that we are no less than anyone else. In conclusion, it should be said that the flag of our country is a symbol of our peaceful and free life, our confidence in our bright future.
It is expedient for each of us, especially the young generation, to remember the sanctity of state symbols, that they remind us that the country’s interests prevail over everything.
