Coat of arms of Kazakhstan

Infobox Coat of arms
name = Coat of arms of Kazakhstan

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year_adopted = 4 June 1992
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motto = _kk. ҚA3AҚCTAH
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The coat of arms of the Republic of Kazakhstan was adopted on June 4 1992. The authors of the emblem are Zhandarbek Melibekov and Shota Ualikhanov. About 245 projects and 67 description designs of the future arms took part in the final competition. [ [http://www.pavlodar.kz/page.php?page_id=1044&lang=3 Official site of the Akimat of Pavlodar Province - National emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan] ]

The National Emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan is an image of shanyrak ( _kk. Шаңырақ, "shangyraq"; more often seen in the Russian transcription, Шанырак, "shanyrak"), the upper dome-like portion of a yurt, against a sky blue background which irradiates (in the form of sun rays) uyks (supports) set off by wings of mythical horses. The circle shape of the Emblem is a symbol of a life and eternity. The "shanyrak" symbolizes well-being of family, peace and calmness.

A design very similar to the Kazakh "shangyraq" is used in the flag of the neighboring Kyrgyzstan; it is known as "tunduk" in Kyrgyz.

The colour version of the National Emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of two colours: gold and sky blue. The golden colour corresponds to a light, clear future of Kazakhstani people, and the blue sky colour is a symbol of aspiration to the peace, consent, friendship and unity with all people. [ [http://www.akorda.kz/www/www_akorda_kz.nsf/sections?OpenForm&id_doc=122AE45F9B1DF240462572340019E6E5&lang=en&L1=L5&L2=L5-36 Official site of the President of Kazakhstan - National emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan] ]

The name of the country in Kazakh, "ҚA3AҚCTAH", is in the lower part of the coat of arms.

ee also

* Coat of arms of the Kazakh SSR

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