Flag of East Turkestan
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| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1933 |
| Design | A blue field with a white crescent moon and five-pointed star slightly left of centre. |
The flag of East Turkestan, also known as Kök Bayraq (Көк Байрақ, Blue Banner), was adopted by the East Turkestan government on November 12, 1933.[1] It is a symbol of the East Turkestan independence movement.[2]
The flag resembles the Turkish flag, including a crescent and star historically representing Tengrism. The color blue represents the Gökturks, a group of ancient nomadic Turkic peoples. Gökturks translates to "Blue Turks".
See also
References
- ↑ Constitution - East Turkistan Government in Exile. Article 3.
- ↑ Constitution - East Turkistan Government in Exile. Article 4.
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