National symbols

The flag, emblem and anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The flag, the emblem and the anthem are the official symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Below is a description of each; the anthem card links to the official source.

National flag of Kazakhstan: sky-blue field, golden sun with an eagle and a national ornament band

Flag

A rectangular sky-blue field. In the centre is a golden sun with spreading rays; beneath it flies a steppe eagle. A vertical band of the “koshkar-muiz” national ornament runs along the hoist.

National emblem of Kazakhstan: a shanyrak, two tulpars, a five-pointed star and wheat ears

Emblem

At the centre is a shanyrak against sun rays, flanked by two winged tulpars. A five-pointed star sits above, with wheat ears along the sides.

Anthem

The anthem is performed at official ceremonies and events. Music by Shamshi Kaldayakov, lyrics by Zhumeken Nazhimedenov and Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Official source: The anthem on Akorda