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The official flag of Pakistan is divided into two unequal halves of white and green color. The green part of the national flag of Pakistan consists of one white crescent with a white star above it. The current Pakistani flag was effective from August 14, 1947 the day of its independence. In Urdu the Pakistan Flag is known as ÎSabz Hilali Parcham'. The non Muslim population of the country is signified by the white part of the flag and the green part stands for Islam. The moon and the star signify progress and knowledge respectively. The blend of green and white in the national flag of Pakistan is a sign of peace and affluence.

Official Name: Islami Jumhuriya

Capital: Islamabad

Location: Part of the Indian subcontinent; Pakistan has borders with Afghanistan china Iran an India with the Indian Ocean in the South.

Area: 803, 940 Sq. km

Official Languages: Urdu, English

National Flag: Green charged at the center with a green crescent and white 5 pointed star a white vertical stripe at the mast to one quarter of the flag.

Flag Ratio: 2:3

National Anthem: Qaumi Tarana National Anthem (1954)