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Description flag of Pakistan

green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam

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Official country name

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Short name

Pakistan

Local names

Jamhuryat Islami Pakistan (long)
Pakistan (short)

Former name

West Pakistan

Nationality

Pakistani(s) (noun) Pakistan (adjective)

Languages spoken

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

Capital

Islamabad

Government type

federal republic

Population

172,800,048 ranked 8, (data 2008)

Geography

controls Khyber Pass and Bolan Pass, traditional invasion routes between Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 m.

Coastline

Coastline 1,046 km.

Land borders

6,774km, Afghanistan 2,430 km, China 523 km, India 2,912 km, Iran 909 km.

Administrative divisions

4 provinces, 1 territory*, and 1 capital territory**; Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas*, Islamabad Capital Territory**, North-West Frontier Province, Punjab, Sindh
the Pakistani-administered portion of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region consists of two administrative entities: Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas

Independence

14 August 1947 (from British India)