Each country on the planet has its own distinctive heraldic symbols. Azerbaijan also owns them. The flag and coat of arms of this country are symbols of the sovereignty of the state. Any desecration of them is punishable in accordance with the legislation of Azerbaijan.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms of this country has the form of a round shield. Its background is painted in national colors - blue, green and red. On the shield is a white eight-pointed star. In its center are flames. The number of corners of the star is not chosen by chance. The word "Azerbaijan", written in the Arabic alphabet, has exactly eight letters.
The shield symbolizes the national weapon of defense in battles and the heroism of the population. The shades of red, blue and yellow represent the belonging of the Azerbaijani people to the Turkic civilization, the state's desire for further development and Islam, the religion practiced by the majority of citizens.
Bottom on the right side of the coat of arms is a wheat ear, which symbolizes the fertility and we alth of the land. On the left side there is an oak branch, it expresses the strength and strength of the country. Acorns on this branchsymbolize the long life of this state.
The author of this coat of arms is Prince Shervatsidze. It became state in 1920, when Azerbaijan was an independent republic. After the country joined the USSR, this coat of arms was replaced by another. In 1992, Azerbaijan became an independent state again and adopted the previous coat of arms as its symbol.
Flag of Azerbaijan: description
Each modern state has its own flag. Azerbaijan also has it. In 1992, the flag of Azerbaijan, which is a rectangular panel with three horizontal stripes of different colors, became the national symbol of this state. The top one is blue. This color symbolizes glory, honor, sincerity and fidelity. For the country, it is also the color of the ancient Khazar (Caspian Sea).
The middle stripe of the cloth is red. This color of the flag of Azerbaijan symbolizes strength, love, courage and bravery. It is also a memory of the struggle of the people, headed by Babek, against the invaders.
The bottom band is green. Symbolizes freedom, joy, he alth and hope. In addition, green color is very popular in this country. It is present in the names of some of the country's lakes, and also symbolizes spring.
Crescent Moon
The flag of Azerbaijan consists not only of three stripes, in the middle of the cloth there is a crescent moon. For many years, this symbol was literally etched out of the heraldry of this republic. explainedthis is because it is religious, and therefore alien to the Soviet ideological consciousness. The crescent is an ancient symbol widely used among Asian peoples. During pagan times, these peoples professed the cult of the moon. Subsequently, he began to symbolize Islam. The flag of Azerbaijan contains this sign, also because most of the population professes this eastern religion.
Star
To the right of the crescent is an eight-pointed star. In Azerbaijani mythology, she denoted the star Sirius, which was considered the patroness of travelers. Some historians claim that the star originally had some mystical meaning, which was lost over time.
The modern flag of Azerbaijan does not represent anything mystical and incomprehensible, does not contain any hidden meanings, Masonic or other signs. Symbols of goodness, glory and national pride for one's country are intertwined in it.
As for the eight-pointed star, it is also a symbol of ancient Azerbaijan. It was also common in more ancient eastern civilizations, as well as in the ancient world. It can be seen in various architectural solutions and palace bas-reliefs, in royal seals and in state symbols.
Eight-pointed star in one form or another is often found on national Azerbaijani embroideries, carpets, jewelry and other items of arts and crafts that have survived from the beginning of this era. Being a cultural heritage, it eventually becamenational symbol of the state, embodied on the flag and coat of arms of Azerbaijan.
