Flag of Pakistan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Pakistan look like?
The flag of Pakistan, known as "Parcham-e Sitāra-o-Hilāl (Flag of the Crescent and Star)", features the colors Green, White. The green portion represents the Muslim majority, the white stripe represents religious minorities. The crescent symbolizes progress, the star represents light and knowledge.
When was the flag of Pakistan adopted?
The current flag of Pakistan was officially adopted in 1947.
What do the colors of the Pakistani flag represent?
The green portion represents the Muslim majority, the white stripe represents religious minorities. The crescent symbolizes progress, the star represents light and knowledge.
About Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- 176,242,949
- Area
- 796 km²
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee
- Languages
- Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Saraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashto (alternate name, Pashtu) 8%, Urdu (official language) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official language
- ISO Code
- PK / PAK
- Calling Code
- +92
- Domain
- pk