Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west and China in the north.
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world and dating back at least 5,000 years, spread over much of modern-day Pakistan. During th ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Pakistan:
11,632.111 km
Terrain:
Divided into three major geographic areas: the northern highlands, the Indus River plain in the center and east, and the Balochistan Plateau in the south and west.
Natural Resources:
Arable land, extensive natural gas reserves, limited petroleum, poor quality coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone.
Industries:
Textiles and apparel, food processing, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer, shrimp.
Population: 252,363,571
The Indus River and its tributaries attract most of the settlement, with Punjab province the most densely populated.
Area: 881,912 km2
slightly more than five times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of California
Controls Khyber Pass and Bolan Pass, traditional invasion routes between Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| urd | Urdu |
Punjabi 38.8%, Pashto (alternate name, Pashtu) 18.2%, Sindhi 14.6%, Saraiki (a Punjabi variant) 12.2%, Urdu 7.1%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2.4%, Brahui 1.2%, other 2.4%
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| PKR | Pakistani rupee | ₨ |
Capital City: Islamabad
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 8:33 pm (GMT+05:00)
The flag of Pakistan is composed of a white vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about one-fourth the width of the field and a dark green rectangular area that spans the rest of the field. A white fly-side facing crescent and five-pointed star are centered in the dark green area.
Bordering Countries
Pakistan is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Pakistan
You're in for a treat! Pakistan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Diverse landscapes from mountains to deserts
- Vibrant cities and markets
- Political instability and security concerns
- Health concerns such as water safety
- Extreme weather conditions
- 3.8HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Pakistani cuisine features meat, rice, and spices.
- Popular dishes include biryani, nihari, and kebabs.
- Fresh naan bread and chai tea are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore
- Explore the Karakoram Highway
- Experience the Hunza Valley
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