Flag of Gilgit–Baltistan

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Flag of Gilgit–Baltistan

The flag of Gilgit–Baltistan (Urdu: گِلْگِت بَلْتِسْتان) is a civil and state flag representing the Autonomous Province of Gilgit-Baltistan within "Northern Pakistan". The Gilgit-Baltistan provincial flag shows the emblem of Pakistan is reflective of the natural topography of the province - the Markhor, is the "National animal"; Deodar cedar, is the "National tree"; and K2 is the "National mountain" of the country. Displaying Pakistani national colours, white and dark Green, with a Crescent and star to represent the Muslim-majority all of which shows its Islamic heritage and strong ties with the Federation of Pakistan respectively. No Inscription devised below in Urdu, respectively.[1]

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Adopted28 June 2011
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