Flag of Pakistan
A dark green field with a white crescent and star, and a vertical white band at the hoist.
- Colours
- green
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1947
What the flag of Pakistan means
Green stands for the Muslim majority and white for religious minorities. The crescent stands for progress and the star for light and knowledge. The flag was adopted a few days before independence.
Where is Pakistan?
Pakistan is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Afghanistan, Tajikistan, India, Turkmenistan and Iran. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Pakistan adopted?
The current flag of Pakistan was adopted in 1947.
What colours are on the flag of Pakistan?
The main colours of the flag of Pakistan are green and white.