The state emblem of Uzbekistan was formally adopted on July 2, 1992 by the newly establish Republic of Uzbekistan. Emblem displays the natural wealth of the country. On the left side there is a cotton plant as a vital part of agriculture since the Soviet era as the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. And on the other side there is a wreath of wheat ears, symbolizing the country's wealth and prosperity. Both sides are united with the ribbon of the state flag, which portrays the peace and consolation of different peoples and ethnic groups living within the republic.
