Flag of Tajikistan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/flag-of-tajikistan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of adoption?November 1992
2. What is the symbolic interpretation of crown?Represents sovereignty, independence, and Tajik statehood
3. What colors are on the flag of Tajikistan?The flag has three horizontal stripes: red on top, white in the middle, and green on the bottom. The white stripe is the widest.
4. What does the golden crown on the flag represent?The crown shows that Tajikistan is an independent country. It also reminds people of the country’s history and culture.

Tricolor: A flag or banner characterized by three distinct bands or colors.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, implying independence and self-governance.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or associated with a particular subject or culture.
National Identity: A sense of belonging to one nation or state, often based on shared culture, language, or history.