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  1. The national flag of Turkey, officially the Turkish flag (Turkish: Türk bayrağı), is a red flag featuring a white star and crescent on its emblem, a prominent symbol of the Ottoman Empire. Although the symbol is now a recognized symbol of Islam , it does not carry any religious meaning on the Turkish flag. [3]

  2. national flag consisting of a red field (background) with a central white star and crescent. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of approximately 2 to 3. Various myths are associated with the symbolism of the red colour and the star and crescent, but none really explains their origins.

  3. The National Flag of Turkey features a red background with a vertical white crescent moon (the closed portion of which is towards the hoist side) and a white five-pointed star centered just outside the crescent opening; both of which are placed slightly to the left on the red background.

  4. Turkish flag consists of a red leaf with a symbol of white crescent and a five-pointed star that are located in the left part of the flag. The symbolism of all these elements has its roots in ancient history. The red color was used by the Ottoman Empire, whose origins date back to the 13th century.

  5. Guide. Flag of Turkey - Colours, Meaning, History. 87 Shares. The Turkish flag has a red background with a crescent moon and a white star at the center. The Turkish national anthem refers to it as al bayrak, meaning the red flag, or al sancak denoting the red banner.

  6. Meaning of the flag of Turkey. The flag of Turkey consists of white and red colors: White symbolizes peace, purity and freedom; red - blood, the Turkish people's struggle for freedom and independence. The use of white and red together reflects the peaceful, yet warlike nature of the Turkish people.

  7. Sep 16, 2023 · The Turkish flag is a symbol of national pride and unity for the people of Turkey. The flag's design is simple yet powerful, consisting of a red field with a white star and crescent situated just to the left of the center. In Turkish, it is called "the red flag" (al bayrak), and in the national anthem, it is called "the red banner" (al sancak).