- Pakistan's flag is based largely upon the flag of
the All-Indian Muslim League, which led the
country's independence movement. The crescent,
star, and green background represent the
country's Islamic majority. Shortly before
independence in 1947, a white stripe was added to
symbolize tolerance of other faiths.
- Islamabad is the capital.
- The area of Pakistan is 796,095 sq km (307,374 sq
mi).
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