Flag of Kyrgyzstan

🎨 What the flag means

Kyrgyzstan's flag is red with a yellow sun in the middle. Red stands for bravery and is linked to Manas, the national hero. The sun stands for peace, and its 40 rays for the 40 tribes Manas united. In the centre is a tündük, the round top of a yurt tent, standing for home and family.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

7.3 million (2025)

🏙️ Capital

Bishkek1.2 million people (2025)

🗣️ Main language

KyrgyzAlso official: Russian

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Issyk-Kul is the second largest mountain lake in the world, after Lake Titicaca in South America.
2. The Epic of Manas is a very long story about a hero who united the Kyrgyz tribes, told by traditional storytellers.
3. Kyrgyzstan hosted the first three World Nomad Games, a festival of traditional sports.