Flag of Mongolia
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The current flag
of Mongolia
was adopted on February 12, 1992. It is similar to the flag of 1949, except for the removal of the socialist star.
It has three equal bands. The central band is blue, described as the eternel blue sky; both side bands are red, representing the ability of Mongolia to thrive in its harsh environment. Centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem (the Soyombo symbol
- a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representations of fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the Taijitu
or (Yin-Yang) symbol).
Between 1945 and 1992, the flag of the Mongolian People's Republic displayed a yellow star on top of the Soyombo, symbolizing socialism.
Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...
of Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...
was adopted on February 12, 1992. It is similar to the flag of 1949, except for the removal of the socialist star.
It has three equal bands. The central band is blue, described as the eternel blue sky; both side bands are red, representing the ability of Mongolia to thrive in its harsh environment. Centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem (the Soyombo symbol
Soyombo symbol
The Soyombo symbol is a special character out of the Mongolian Soyombo script. It serves as a national symbol of Mongolia, to be found on the Flag of Mongolia, the Coat of arms of Mongolia, and on many other official documents....
- a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representations of fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the Taijitu
Taijitu
Taijitu is a term which refers to a Chinese symbol for the concept of yin and yang...
or (Yin-Yang) symbol).
Flag of 1911
- "Many countries of the World has a flag. Thus Our Mongol country should have one."
Between 1945 and 1992, the flag of the Mongolian People's Republic displayed a yellow star on top of the Soyombo, symbolizing socialism.
See also
- Coat of arms of MongoliaCoat of arms of MongoliaThe state emblem of Mongolia is used by the government of Mongolia as its symbol of state. It is officially used for example on documents such as Mongolian passports, and government and embassy placards.- Description :...
- National Anthem of Mongolia
- Flag of the MongolsFlag of the MongolsBanner of the Mongols refers to a variety of banners that the Mongols flew during the period of the Mongol Empire, some of which are still flown presently in Mongolia. In this context, a "banner" is a pole with circularly arranged horse or yak tails of varying colors arranged at the top...