Flag of Turkey: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Asia
- Capital
- Ankara
- Adopted
- 29 May 1936
- Layout
- other
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Red is traditional Turkish. The star and crescent are historic Ottoman symbols now associated with Islam.
The star and crescent predate Islam — they were symbols of Byzantine Constantinople.
Region & capital
Turkey sits in Asia — Western Asia. Its capital is Ankara.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Turkey?
- Turkey's flag uses red, white. Red is traditional Turkish. The star and crescent are historic Ottoman symbols now associated with Islam.
- When was the flag of Turkey adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 29 May 1936.
- What is the capital of Turkey?
- The capital is Ankara.
- Which flags look similar to Turkey's?
- Commonly confused with TN, LY, PK. See the similar-flags rail below.
