Flag of Uzbekistan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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.

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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 official designation?State flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan
2. What is the design architect?The design was created by former Uzbek artists and designers
3. What colors are on the flag of Uzbekistan?The flag has three horizontal stripes: blue on top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. Thin red lines separate the stripes.
4. Why is there a crescent moon and stars on the flag?The white crescent moon and twelve stars show Uzbekistan's Islamic heritage. They also symbolize progress, renewal, and faith.

Celestial Blue: A deep, vibrant shade of blue, often associated with the sky and significant in Islamic art and architecture.
Canton: The upper hoist-side quarter of a flag, typically containing a distinct emblem or pattern.
Fimbriations: Narrow bands of color that separate wider bands on a flag, often serving a symbolic or decorative purpose.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.