Flag of Turkey
Flag Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Turkey look like?
The flag of Turkey, known as "Ay Yıldız (Moon Star)", features the colors Red, White. The red background represents the blood of martyrs. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam and Turkish heritage.
When was the flag of Turkey adopted?
The current flag of Turkey was officially adopted in 1936.
What do the colors of the Turkish flag represent?
The red background represents the blood of martyrs. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam and Turkish heritage.
About Turkey
- Capital
- Ankara
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- 76,805,524
- Area
- 783 km²
- Currency
- New Turkish lira
- Languages
- Turkish (official language), Kurdish, other minority languages
- ISO Code
- TR / TUR
- Calling Code
- +90
- Domain
- tr