Southern Asia
Pakistan
A dark green field with a white vertical stripe at the hoist and a white crescent and five-pointed star in the green area. It was adopted just before independence in 1947 and was based on the flag of the All-India Muslim League.
All flagsAsia
Adopted
1947
Proportion
2:3
Colours
2
Colours & their meaning
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Green
Officially associated with the Muslim majority of Pakistan.
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White
Officially associated with religious minorities and peace.
Symbols & emblems
Crescent
Represents progress.
Five-pointed star
Represents light and knowledge.
Did you know?
The flag is ceremonially lowered each evening at the Wagah border crossing between Pakistan and India.