Flag - is one of the main symbols of the state, personifying its sovereignty and identity. The term "flag" is derived from the Dutch word «vlag». Flag - is a cloth, attached to a pole or a cord with set sizes and colors, usually with an image of the emblem or logo on it. Since ancient times, the flag acted as the union of the people of the country and its identification with a specific public education. The national flag of independent Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its author is the artist Shaken Niyazbekov The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular cloth of sky-blue color with the image of the sun with rays in the center, under which - a soaring eagle (golden eagle). At a staff - a vertical strip with a national ornament. The image of the sun, its rays, eagle and a national ornament – are of gold colors. The ratio of the flag's width to its length - 1: 2

In the tradition of heraldry, each color symbolizes a certain concept. Therefore, sky blue color symbolizes honesty, fidelity and perfection. In addition, the sky-blue color has a deep symbolic meaning in Turkic culture. Ancient Turks always revered the sky as their god-father, and their sky-blue banner symbolized devotion to his father-grandparent. On the national flag of Kazakhstan it symbolizes the clear sky, peace and prosperity, and monochrome background - the unity of our country.

Based on the heraldic canons, the sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy. Therefore, the sunrays on the flag of the country are in the form of grain - a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The image of the sun in the state attributes of Kazakhstan affirms its commitment to universal values, and speaks that the new young country is full of life-affirming energy and open to all countries of the world for partnership and cooperation.

The image of eagle (golden eagle) is one of the main heraldic attributes has been used on emblems and flags of many nations. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, insight and generosity. Soaring eagle under the sun represents the power of the state, its sovereignty and independence, aspiration to high goals and sustainable future. Especial place takes the image of the golden eagle in the outlook of Eurasian nomads. He is associated with such concepts as freedom and fidelity, sense of dignity and courage, strength and purity of thoughts. Stylized silhouette of golden eagle reflects aspiration of the young sovereign state to the heights of world civilization. An important element of the national flag is located at its shaft vertical strip with a national ornament. Kazakh ornament – is one of the forms of specific artistic perception of world in strict accordance with the aesthetic tastes of the people. Representing the harmony of various forms and lines, it has an expressive meaning of revealing the inner world of people. The national ornament along the flagstaff represents the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.