The national flag is one of the most important and respected symbols of the country

The national flag is one of the most important and respected symbols of the country. As a rule, the motif depicted on the flag is associated with the history or culture of the country. While most national flags include different geometric shapes, colors and common symbols, there are flags with surprisingly bizarre things depicted on them.

The term "flag" is derived from the Dutch word "vlag". The flag is a piece of cloth of fixed sizes and colors attached to a pole or cord, usually with a coat of arms or emblem on it. Since ancient times, the flag served as the uniting of the people of the country and its identification with a certain state education.

For example, the state flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular panel of sky-blue color with a picture in the center of the sun with rays, under which is a soaring eagle (golden eagle). At the shaft - a vertical strip with a national ornament. The image of the sun, its rays, eagle and national ornament - the color of gold. In the tradition of heraldry, each color symbolizes a certain concept. So, the sky-blue color symbolizes honesty, fidelity and impeccability. In addition, the sky-blue color has a profound symbolic significance in the Turkic culture. Ancient Turks always revered the sky with their god-father, and their sky-blue banner symbolized devotion to the father-ancestor. On the state flag of Kazakhstan, it symbolizes a clear sky, peace and prosperity, and the monochrome background is the unity of our country. The sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy. Therefore, the rays of the sun on the flag of the country have the form of grain - a symbol of prosperity and well-being. The image of the eagle (golden eagle) is one of the main heraldic attributes, long used in the arms and flags of many peoples. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, foresight and generosity. The national ornament along the shaft symbolizes the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.

And on this example, one can talk about the symbolism of the flags of other countries, which have their own history and culture.