Each country on the planet has its own distinctive heraldic symbols. Possesses them and Azerbaijan. The flag and coat of arms of this country are symbols of the sovereignty of the state. Any abuse of them is punishable in accordance with the legislation of Azerbaijan.
Coat of arms
The emblem of this country has the shape of a round shield. Its background is painted in national colors - blue, green and red. The shield shows a white eight-pointed star. At its center are flames. The number of angles of the star is not random. 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. Shades of red, blue and yellow colors represent the belonging of the Azerbaijani people to Turkic civilization, the desire of the state for further development and Islam - a religion that is practiced by most citizens.
Below, on the right side of the coat of arms, there is a wheat spikelet, which symbolizes the fertility and wealth of the earth. On the left side is an oak branch, it expresses the strength and strength of the country. Acorns on this branch symbolize 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 approved the previous emblem as its symbol.
Flag of Azerbaijan: Description
Each modern state has its own flag. Has it and Azerbaijan. In 1992, the national flag of this state became the flag of Azerbaijan, which is a rectangular panel that depicts three horizontal stripes of different colors. The top is blue. This color symbolizes fame, honor, sincerity and fidelity. For the country, it is also the color of the ancient Khazar (Caspian Sea).
The middle strip of the cloth is red. This color of the flag of Azerbaijan symbolizes strength, love, courage and courage. It is also a memory of the struggle of the people, led by Babek, against the invaders.
The bottom bar is green. It symbolizes freedom, joy, health and hope. In addition, this country is very fond of green. It is present in the names of some lakes of the country, and also symbolizes spring.
Crescent
The flag of Azerbaijan consists not only of three stripes, a crescent is depicted in the middle of the panel. For many years, this symbol was literally etched from the heraldry of this republic. This was explained by the fact that it is religious, and therefore foreign to the Soviet ideological consciousness. The crescent is an ancient symbol widely distributed among Asian peoples. In pagan times, these peoples professed the cult of the moon. Subsequently, it began to symbolize Islam. The flag of Azerbaijan contains this sign, including because a large part 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, who 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 personify anything mystical and incomprehensible, does not contain any hidden meanings, Masonic or other signs. The symbols of good, glory and national pride for their country are intertwined in it.
As for the eight-pointed star, it is also a symbol of ancient Azerbaijan. It was common in more ancient eastern civilizations, as well as in the ancient world. It can be seen in various architectural designs and palace bas-reliefs, in royal seals and in state symbols.
An eight-pointed star in one form or another in stylized form is often found on Azerbaijani national embroideries, carpets, jewelry and other objects of decorative and applied art, preserved from the beginning of this era. Being a cultural heritage, over time, it became a nationwide symbol of the state, embodied on the flag and coat of arms of Azerbaijan.