Emblem of Tajikistan

The State Emblem of Tajikistan is a special symbol that represents the country. It is based on an older design used when Tajikistan was part of the Soviet Union. This older design was used until the Soviet Union ended in 1991. The current emblem shows important elements that reflect the history, culture, and values of the people of Tajikistan. It is a proud symbol that helps people recognize and honor their nation.

History

Before the Russian Revolution, the area that is now Tajikistan used a black unicorn on a golden shield. But Tajikistan itself did not have its own symbol.

Until 1992, Tajikistan used an emblem similar to all other Soviet Republics. The first emblem after becoming independent, from 1992 to 1993, was the Lion and Sun, a historic symbol of Persia. Later, the government of Emomali Rahmon changed it to the current design, which still keeps some parts from the Soviet emblem.

Description

The center of the emblem shows a crown, matching the one on the Tajik national flag. This crown comes from the Persian word taj, which means crown and is part of the name for the Tajik people. At the bottom of the emblem, you can see a book and the Pamir Mountains.

On either side of the emblem are cotton and wheat, and a banner with the red, white, and green colors of Tajikistan wraps around them. This banner used to have a message in Russian and Tajik, but it is now different.