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• Dark green field: Represents Muslim majority in Pakistan.
• White stripe: Represents religious minorities.
• Crescent: Symbolizes progress.
• Star: Symbolizes light and knowledge.

Colors Meaning:

• Green: Hope, joy, love, and Islam
• White: Peace and honesty

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• The markhor is a large wild goat (Capra species).
• The word “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is mainly found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

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• Deodar is the National tree of Pakistan.
• It is also known as  Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus Deodara).
• Its name is derived from 'Sanskrit' and means "Wood of the God".
• It is amongst the tallest trees in the country.
• Its heights of around 40-50 meters.

Additional information:

• National Bird: Chukar
• National Animal: Markhor
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Dark green field: Represents Muslim majority in Pakistan.
• White stripe: Represents religious minorities.
• Crescent: Symbolizes progress.
• Star: Symbolizes light and knowledge.

Colors Meaning:

• Green: Hope, joy, love, and Islam
• White: Peace and honesty

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower of Pakistan.
• It was chosen as the national flower in 1961.

Additional information:

• National Bird: Chukar
• National Animal: Markhor
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Tree: Deodar
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)

Last verified on 08-03-2026

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• The Naval Jack is the primary flag of the Pakistan Navy
• It is a blue flag featuring the naval crest in white
• Adopted in 1960 to replace the previous green jack.
• The design consists of a star and crescent placed above an anchor, all in white on a blue field, with a 2:3 proportion

Last updated on 08-March-2026

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