Symbols of Azerbaijani Republic
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The flag consists of three equally sized horizontal pales (blue, red and green colors). There is a white crescent and an eight-pointed star in the center of the flag. The blue pale symbolizes Turkic heritage, the red pale symbolizes the progress to establish a modern state and the development of democracy and the green pale symbolizes the nation’s relation to the Islamic civilization. The crescent symbolizes Islam and the eight-pointed star symbolizes eight branches of Turkic nation.
Proportions of the flag are 1:2. |
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November 9, 1918. |
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Tongues of flame symbolizing “The land of Fire” are depicted in the centre of the emblem. The symbol of flame is also interpreted as Arabic word “Allah”. Colors used in the emblem are colors of the national flag of Azerbaijan. An eight-pointed star symbolizes eight branches of Turkic nation. At the bottom of the emblem is a stalk of wheat and branch of oak. The stalk of wheat symbolizes richness and fertility. The branch of oak symbolizes antiquity of the country. A shield in the emblem means defense. | Adopted
January 19, 1993. |
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The national anthem of Azerbaijan is considered as one of national symbols of Azerbaijan. Melody of the anthem was composed in 1919, by Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov and words were written by poet Ahmad Javad. | Adopted
May 27, 1992. |
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On this day whole Azerbaijan celebrates a historical event – the day of declaration of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918. May 28 is the national holiday. | Adopted
May 28, 1992. |
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Is a medal of the National Hero of Azerbaijan and the high-level decoration of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The medal is conferred for courage and bravery shown in defense of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan, safeguarding of peace and security of the population. | Adopted
March 25, 1992. |
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Is the highest decoration of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Citizens of Azerbaijani Republic are conferred this order for exceptional merits favoring progress, development and glory of Azerbaijan; bravery and valor in defense of the motherland, protection of state interests of Azerbaijani Republic. | Adopted
April 22, 2005. |
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Is the highest military award of Azerbaijan. The order is conferred for particular merits in organizing and strengthening of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces; for particular merits in provision of territorial integrity and security of Azerbaijani Republic; for distinguished courage in the military; for special contributions in eliminating emergency situations in the country. | Adopted
December 6, 1993. |
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