Flag of Punjab, Pakistan facts for kids
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| Use | Civil and state flag   |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1 July 1970 |
The Flag of Punjab is the official flag of the Punjab Province in Pakistan. It's a green flag with a special design in the middle. This design is called the provincial emblem. The flag helps people recognize Punjab and shows what's important to the province.
What the Flag Looks Like
The flag of Punjab is mostly green. In the very center, it has the provincial emblem. This emblem is a symbol that represents the province. The flag also has a white border around it.
Colors and Their Meaning
The flag uses the same colors as the national flag of Pakistan: green and white.
- The green color on the flag stands for the Islamic heritage of Pakistan. Most people in Pakistan are Muslims.
- The white color often represents peace and the minorities (people who are not Muslim) living in Pakistan.
The Emblem's Story
The design in the middle of the flag is the provincial emblem. It tells a story about Punjab.
- You can see a wheat crop in the emblem. Wheat is a very important crop grown in Punjab. It's a big part of the province's farming and food supply.
- The emblem also shows five rivers. The name "Punjab" actually means "five waters" in Persian. These five rivers are a key part of the province's geography and history. They provide water for farming and life.
- Below the main design, there is a curved banner. On this banner, it says "Government of Punjab" in the Shahmukhi alphabet. This is a special way of writing the Punjabi language.
Images for kids
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Coat of Arms of Punjab Province (British India)
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