Flags of Turkmenistan

The Republic of Turkmenistan, situated in Central Asia is recognized an independent state internationally from 27th October, 1991. The flag of Turkmenistan is presumed to be one of the most complex flags to make. The flag has green, red, black, white and orange colors. The flag is all green but for a vertical red strip towards the hoist. On this red strip, are placed five different carpet designs vertically called “guls”. These carpet designs or “guls” represent the five major tribes of Turkmenistan.

The color used in the carpet designs are red, white, black and orange. Adjacent to the red strip is a crescent moon with five stars representing Islam. This was the official flag from 1992 to 1997. On 29th Jan, 1997, an olive motif was added to the flag, placing it below the last carpet on the red strip. It is said to represent the peace-loving people of Turkmenistan and also its neutral status.