Flying the flags of TRNC and Turkey

emineden1


Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 512

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:33

We are erecting 2 flagpoles in our garden and will flying the flags of TRNC and Turkey. Does anyone know whether there is a correct order i.e. viewed from the road should the flag of Turkey be on the right or left hand flagpole. Hope the question makes sense.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:39

I'd go with my own decesion and wouldn't worry.................as much as I don't understand the point of turkish flag in 'TRNC'.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:42

Yes emineden1 it makes total sense, when I fly them I just follow the same position as the ones in the mountains, and if my memory serves me right is it Turk. on left and Cyp. on right.



If not it will be the other way, (Not much help really am I ).



Best Wishes xx

Kibris


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:43

I beleive the Turkish flag is flown to the left of the TRNC one

araneae


Joined: 24/06/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:46

THE JOLLY ROGER GOES AT EITHER SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE to the development

grahamsteptoe


Joined: 22/10/2010
Posts: 110

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:52

Why fly the flag of another country? Just as daft as the Cypriots in the south flying the Greek flag!!

emineden1


Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 512

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:54

nice one nige

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 17:15

@ msg 1, emineden1: Following the international accepted code: Turkish flag at left. And, very important: the flag pole with the Turkish flag should be slightly SHORTER than the one with the Cypriot Turkish flag.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 17:20

Msg 8 [continued].

Many TRNC flags have the wrong measurements. If you want to check your flag, this is official:

▶ [ http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/trnc_flag_official_measures.jpg ].

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 18:46

Hi,



Retained from military (navy) service, the flag displayed on the LEFT as viewed by the majority of viewers is considered the pre-eminent flag being displayed!!



So putting the Turkish flag on the left it gives it a greater importance than the TRNC flag.



Just for info, I am not making a judgement.



DD



PS Flags displayed horizontally or diagonally are legally BUNTING and the rules do not apply.

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 19:29

Where will you be flying the Cypriot flag? http://www.worldflags101.com/c/cyprus-flag.aspx

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 19:44

Just to throw a spanner in the works, if you erect flags at the bottom of your garden and as you look out at them the Turk flag is on the left as some have told us here it is supposed to be, what happens when you have visitors or people walking past from the other side of your garden - from their side of the fence, the Turk flag is now on the right!!



Since we're talking flags, does anyone know why the flags are flown on the top of the mosques? This is the only country where I've ever seen this practice. I'd really like to know as not knowing any different, when I see them it always makes me feel that it is disrespectful having the flags sitting higher than the crescent on top of a house of The Lord.

JohnDownes


Joined: 03/12/2010
Posts: 123

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 19:53

I think I remember reading a few years ago that there's a law here that says if you fly ANY national flags on your property then the TRNC and Turkey ones have to be there too. I'm ok with that, just so long as they don't make me fly an EU one!

Spike


Joined: 05/07/2011
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 20:33

TCs will tell you best place for TR flag is 45 miles east of the TC one.

oceana


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 395

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 20:47

I"m with msg 2

flamefabs


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 20:56

message 1 - won't people think you are anther expat fool ?





Barry

Erkin


Joined: 15/06/2011
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
12/07/2011 07:55

Just a note for your information, Putting a flag pole in your garden which is not an formal goverment building is illegal, you can only hang a flag from your window or balcony, having a flag pole with the flags of both TC & TRNC would state that your garden is a goverment building

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
12/07/2011 12:01

lol and make sure your flags are not tatty as its a fine

medic


Joined: 11/11/2010
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
12/07/2011 17:23

The Cratos Hotel has the union flag (union jack)up side down