Flag of Pakistan
The flag of Pakistan has two vertical stripes. Its colors are green and white. On it: a crescent and a star. The current design dates from 1947. Pakistan is in Asia, and its capital is Islamabad. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 251.3 million |
| Area | 881,912 km² |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee |
| Colors | green and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1947 |
Which one is the flag of Pakistan?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Turkey
Tunisia
AlgeriaFlags of the neighbors
Afghanistan
China
India
IranWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Pakistan?
Green and white. The flag of Pakistan has two vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad.
Which flags look like the flag of Pakistan?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria.
When was the flag of Pakistan adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1947.
What is the population of Pakistan?
About 251.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 881,912 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.