The flag of Pakistan (Urdu: پاکستان کا پرچم) consists of a white crescent and star, centered on the green area on the right, and a vertical white band on the left. The green color represents Islam and the Muslim majority in Pakistan, while the white band represents religious minorities and minority religions. In addition, the crescent and star symbolize progress and light, respectively. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on August 11, 1947.
The shield, which is surrounded by the national flower Jasminum officinale in its emblem, features cotton, wheat, tea, and jute plants, which are the main agricultural products of the country. On the lower ribbon is an Urdu slogan meaning "Faith, Unity, Discipline."
Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia. Its capital is Islamabad, and its population is about 225.2 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, and Oman.
Capital: | Islamabad |
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Other major cities: | Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad |
Official languages: | English, Urdu |
Region: | Southern Asia |
Ethnic groups: | 44.7% Punjabis, 15.4% Pashtuns, 14.1% Sindhis, 8.4% Saraikis, 7.6% Muhajirs, 9.8% others |
Religions: | 96% Islam (Official), 1.85% Hinduism, 1.5% Christianity, 0.6% others |
Nationality name: | Pakistani |
Area: | 881,913 km² (340,509 sq mi) |
Population: | 225.2 million (2021) |
Currency: | Pakistani rupee |
Country codes: | PK, PAK (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .pk |
Calling code: | +92 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇵🇰 |
Keywords: Flag and emblem of Pakistan (Urdu: پرچم اور پاکستان کی علامت), GIF
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