Pakistan National Anthem
National Anthem (Qaumi Tarana)

Lyrics
Blessed be the sacred land
Happy be the bounteous realm
Symbol of high resolve
Land of Pakistan!
Blessed be thou, citadel of faith

The order of this sacred land
Is the might of the brotherhood of the people
May the nation, the country, and the state
Shine in glory everlasting!
Blessed be the goal of our ambition

This flag of the crescent and star
Leads the way to progress and perfection
Interpreter of our past, glory of our present
Inspiration of our future!
Symbol of the protection of God, Owner of Majesty

Flag History

Adopted in 1947, the flag of Pakistan combines green and white which together stands
for peace and prosperity. Specifically the white vertical stripe represents non-Muslim
and other minority groups in the country. The star is the symbol of light and knowledge
and the crescent represents progress.

Geographic Coordinates:
30 00 N, 70 00 E
Area:
796,095 sq km
Population:
177,276,594
Life Expectancy:
65.62 years
Government Type:
Federal Republic
Capital:
Islamabad
GDP:
$449.3 billion (2009 est.)
Unemployment:
14% (2009 est.)
Currency:
Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Calling Code:
+92
Internet TLD:
.pk