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Islamic Republic of Pakistan Flags

Flag Colors and Description

The flag of Pakistan is green with a vertical white band on the hoist side symbolizing the role of religious minorities. A large white crescent and star are centered in the green field. The crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam.

People

Population: 165,803,560 (July 2006 estimate)

Population Growth Rate: 2.09% (2006 estimate)

Spoken Languages: Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official and lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski, and other 8%

Government

Government Type: federal republic

Capital: Islamabad

Economics

GDP (Gross Domestic Product): $427.3 billion (2006 estimate)

GDP per capita: $2,600 (2006 estimate)