The Indus Valley civilization is one of the oldest in the world (dating back to as much as 5,000years) spread much of its influence to what is now Pakistan. Subsequent invasions by stronger and larger nations plagued the region, until the British took control of the state in the 18th century. In 1947 the British partitioned the region and granted autonomy to the Muslim state of Pakistan and the predominantly Hindu India.
Becoming independent, the Muslim state of Pakistan designed its own emblem, patterned after the original flag of the Muslim League, and became official on August 11, 1947 just days before its independence. The
Pakistan flag is referred to in the national anthem as Parchara-e-Sitara-o-Hilal or literally the flag of the crescent and star.
The flag has vertical white stripe at the hoist and dark green at the fly. The dark green field represents the Muslim majority in Pakistan, while the white stripe is for the religious minorities. In the center of the flag is a white crescent moon that symbolizes progress, and a white five pointed star that is for light and knowledge.
Further the flag is a direct symbol for Pakistan's commitment to Islam, the Islamic world, and the rights of religious minorities.
Pakistan sits on the northwest of South Asia, the Indus River and its tributaries lies on the south and east of the country, while west is arid and mountainous. The North of the Country is dominated by great mountain, the Hindu Kush, the Karakoram, including the K2, the world's second highest peak after Mount Everest at 28,250feet.
Owing to its terrain, most of the Pakistani's live along the banks of the great Indus River.
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The Flagman
