NATIONAL SIGNS AND SYMBOLS OF UZBEKISTAN AND GERMANY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MEANINGS
Keywords:
Uzbekistan, Germany, national symbols, cultural identity, historical meaning, flags, coats of arms, national anthem, nation-building, heritage..Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of the national signs and symbols of Uzbekistan and Germany, exploring their cultural and historical meanings within each nation's identity. It examines key emblems such as flags, coats of arms, national anthems, and other culturally significant symbols. By juxtaposing Uzbekistan’s post-Soviet nation-building efforts with Germany’s complex historical trajectory marked by unification, division, and reunification, the study highlights how each country uses national symbols to express unity, heritage, and values. The analysis reveals that while Uzbekistan’s symbols emphasize independence, natural beauty, and Islamic heritage, Germany’s reflect democratic principles, historical reconciliation, and European integration.
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