Flag of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's flag consists of five horizontal stripes in blue, white, green, white, and blue, from top to bottom. A white crescent moon and twelve five-pointed stars are located in the upper hoist corner on the blue stripe. Narrow red fimbriations separate the three main color stripes.

The blue stripe symbolizes the sky and water, representing life and the Turkic heritage. White represents peace and purity, and green symbolizes nature and fertility. The red stripes represent the life force within all things. The crescent moon symbolizes Islam, while the twelve stars represent the twelve regions (viloyats) of Uzbekistan, as well as a broader historical or cultural significance.

The flag of Uzbekistan was adopted on November 18, 1991, shortly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It replaced the flag of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. No significant changes have been made to the flag since its initial adoption. Its design was intended to break from Soviet symbolism while reflecting Uzbekistan's historical and cultural heritage.