Gilgit-Baltistan Flag
Regional and Movement FlagsA flag used for Gilgit-Baltistan, an administrative territory of Pakistan.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Gilgit-Baltistan Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Regional and Movement Flags |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Green, White, Gold |
| Design Type | Regional flag |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #046A38 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Gold | #FFD100 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Green colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the snow-capped mountains |
| Gold colour | Represents the sun |
| Mountains | The Karakoram and Himalayan peaks that dominate the region |
| Sun | The dawn over the mountains |
Facts about the Flag of Gilgit-Baltistan Flag
- The flag shows a mountain range and a star, reflecting a region that contains some of the highest peaks on earth including K2.
- A flag used for Gilgit-Baltistan, an administrative territory of Pakistan.
- The flag belongs to Gilgit-Baltistan. It is used in an administrative territory of Pakistan.
- It was founded on 1 November 1947.
- It is based in Gilgit.
- Construction: Regional flag.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 3 colours: green, white and gold.
- The green stands for the field.
- The white stands for the snow-capped mountains.
- The gold stands for the sun.
- Mountains: The Karakoram and Himalayan peaks that dominate the region.
- Sun: The dawn over the mountains.
- The region contains five of the fourteen mountains on earth above eight thousand metres, including K2.
- It is filed here under Regional and Movement Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag
What is the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag?
A flag used for Gilgit-Baltistan, an administrative territory of Pakistan.
Whose flag is the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag?
It is the flag of Gilgit-Baltistan, used in an administrative territory of Pakistan.
When was Gilgit-Baltistan founded?
Gilgit-Baltistan was founded on 1 November 1947.
What do the colours of the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag mean?
Green for the field, white for the snow-capped mountains and gold for the sun.
What do the symbols on the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag mean?
Mountains — The Karakoram and Himalayan peaks that dominate the region. Sun — The dawn over the mountains.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Gilgit.
What are the proportions of the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag?
The region contains five of the fourteen mountains on earth above eight thousand metres, including K2.
Is the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Regional and Movement Flags.
How many colours are on the Gilgit-Baltistan Flag?
It uses 3 colours: green, white and gold.
