Each country has its own symbolism, which reflects the ideas of the people, their policies and individuality. Mongolia is no exception. The emblem and flag, as well as the anthem, are its main legal attributes.
Flag of the country and its meaning
The Mongolian flag was officially approved in 1992. It was then that this national symbol turned into an integral attribute of the country.
The flag of Mongolia is divided into three vertical stripes: red at the edges, blue in the middle. On the red stripe flaunts the national symbol of Mongolia - "Soymbo". This is a character from the Mongolian alphabet, which is located on all the main attributes of the state.
The flag of each state always carries a certain hidden meaning. And what does the flag of Mongolia mean? The red stripes on the flag symbolize the unwavering power of the country, as well as the harsh conditions in which this stubborn and strong-willed people have to live. The blue bar means heaven and hope.
The symbol "soyombo", which adorns the flag of Mongolia, also carries a hidden meaning. Thus, the flame depicted on it is a sign of the wealth and prosperity of the Mongolian people. The flame has three reeds, each of them - past, present and future - suggests that Mongolia has been, is and will be a strong and prosperous country. Also, the sun over a half of the month, which are also part of the symbol "soyombo", also speaks of the eternal existence of this country.
Two triangles with their tops down under the rectangular lines represent the spears that will defeat the enemy troops. In the center of the symbol is the yin-yang sign, which embodies the male and female principles, as well as complete harmony between them. On both sides of this column of characters are long rectangles. These are walls that protect the state, as well as strengthen everything that is inside.
Mongolia flag history
As mentioned above, the flag of Mongolia, existing today, was officially approved in 1992, January 12 - the year when the country embarked on the democratic path of development. Until that time, the country also had standards, but several others.
So, since 1911, when the country was called the Mongolian People’s Republic, the flag of the country was dark red with yellow stripes at the edges. The symbol "soyombo" was also present on it. He was only depicted in the middle of the canvas, and not on the strip extreme to the shaft, as in the modern version.
Since 1940, the flag of Mongolia has already acquired the outlines of the modern: red stripes on the sides and a blue center appeared. The symbol "soyombo" has already moved to the "appropriate place", and above it appeared socialist stars.
Coat of arms of Mongolia
Like the flag, the coat of arms of Mongolia takes pride of place among the symbols of the country. It is a circle framed by a pattern of versatile swastika, which symbolizes well-being and happiness. At the base of the circle is a white "badam" - the personification of purity, and above - "chandaman", a symbol of the past, present and future. The center of the circle is filled with a blue background, symbolizing the sky, which depicts a golden horse. This animal is sacred to Mongolia. It personifies the sovereignty, freedom and eternal prosperity of the Mongolian state. The symbol "soyombo" is inscribed in the horse's figure.
A horse gallops above the ground indicated by the Wheel of Samsara. This is a Buddhist symbol, which means continuous development, which also speaks of the eternal existence of the Mongolian people.
National anthem
During the twentieth century, Mongolia managed to change three national anthems. So, the first was used from the mid-twenties to 1950. Then for twelve years he was succeeded by the following. And from 1961 until the end of the fall of Soviet power in Mongolia, the third anthem sounded.
After 1991, when democracy reigned in the country, it was decided to return the first anthem, which sounded in the mid-twenties. It was slightly changed: the lines dedicated to Lenin, Stalin, Choibalsan and Suhe-Bator were removed.
In June 2006, on the day dedicated to the eight hundredth anniversary of the founding of the great Mongol Empire, a verse praising Genghis Khan was included in the anthem.