The flag is one of the main symbols of the state, embodying its sovereignty and identity. The term "flag" comes from the Dutch word "vlag". The flag is a piece of cloth of fixed sizes and colors attached to a pole or cord, usually with a coat of arms or emblem on it. Since ancient times, the flag served as a unit of the people of the country and its identification with a certain state education.

The state flag of independent Kazakhstan was formally adopted in 1992. Its author is the artist Shaken Niyazbekov.

The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular panel of sky-blue color with a picture in the center of the sun with rays, under which is a soaring eagle (golden eagle). At the shaft - a vertical strip with a national ornament. The image of the sun, its rays, the eagle and national ornament - the color of gold. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1: 2.

In the traditions of heraldry, each color symbolizes a certain concept. So, the sky-blue color symbolizes honesty, fidelity and impeccability. In addition, the sky-blue color has a profound symbolic significance in the Turkic culture. Ancient Türks always worshiped heaven with their god-father, and their sky-blue banner symbolized devotion to the father-ancestor. On the state flag of Kazakhstan, it symbolizes a clear sky, peace and prosperity, and the single-colored background is the unity of our country.

Based on the heraldic canons, the sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy. Therefore, the sun's rays on the flag of the country have the form of grain - a symbol of prosperity and well-being. The image of the sun in the state attributes of Kazakhstan confirms its adherence to universal values ​​and shows that the new young state is full of life-affirming energy and is open to all countries of the world for partnership and cooperation.

The image of the eagle (golden eagle) is one of the main heraldic attributes, which have long been used in the arms and flags of many peoples. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, foresight and generosity. The golden eagle under the sun personifies the strength of the state, its sovereignty and independence, its striving for high goals and a sustainable future. A special place is occupied by the image of the golden eagle in the world view of the Eurasian nomads. He associates them with such concepts as freedom and loyalty, a sense of dignity and courage, power and purity of thoughts. The stylized silhouette of the Golden Eagle reflects the aspiration of the young sovereign state to the heights of the world civilization.

An important element of the national flag is the vertical strip with its national ornament located at its shaft. The Kazakh ornament is one of the forms of the specific artistic perception of the world in strict accordance with the aesthetic tastes of the people. It is a harmony of various forms and lines, it is an expressive means of revealing the inner peace of the people. The national ornament along the shaft symbolizes the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.