The
Kyrgyzstan National Flag is a red field with a striking yellow sun at the center that radiates forty rays and that it represents the forty Kyrgyz tribes. Or in some interpretations it suggests the forty warriors of the mythical hero Manas.
In detail, the center of the sun had a red ring with crossed two sets of three lines, a visual representation of the crown or tunduk (a traditional Kyrgyz yurt), and a familiar symbol shown in the various rendition of Kyrgyz Architecture. The red of the flag represents peace and openness of the nation.
Geographically, Kyrgyzstan is a rugged mountainous country that covers some 75% of the land. The nomadic Kyrgyz, Turkic-speaking tribes with close ties to Islam inhabit the high places and bred horses, cattle and yaks for centuries. Most of the citizen's standard of living is measured by the amount of horses and livestock in possession, considering that these animals are essential in the rugged terrain.
A nation in central Asia shares border with China and was under the reign of the Tsar of Russia during the 19th century, which brought in thousands of Slavic farmers to the region. Although the Krygyz make up over 66% of the population, there is a large concentration of Uzbeks and some Russian minority that calls the country home.
The country gained independence in 1991, raising livestock continues to dictate the agricultural based economy today. While revenues could also be attributed to the industry like small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement, shoes, sawn logs and as well as exports that covers cotton, wool, meat, tobacco, gold, mercury, uranium and also natural gas.
by:
The Flagman
