| PAKISTAN Updated 06/22/10 |
Islamic Republic of Pakistan is located in the south of the Asian Continent, with a population of 177,276,594,
making it the 6th largest national population. Its capital is Islamabad and its largest city is Karachi with a total
population of 18,000,000. The country encompasses 803,940 square kilometers making it the 36th largest country
in total area. It shares boundaries with Afghanistan, China, India, Arabian Sea and Iran.
President Asif Ali Zardari is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status following election by the
National Assembly. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves
that status through selection of the National Assembly and holds that position for three years. Its form of
government is a Federal Republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 12th of April 1973.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Pashtu, Urdu, Balochi, Hindko, Brahui,
English, Burushaki and others. It counts among its major religions Sunni Muslim, Shi’a Muslim, Christian, Hindu
and Others. As sources of mass communication it has 27 AM, 1 FM, 21 Short Wave and 22 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Godwin-Austen (K2), its highest point at 8, 611 meters and Indian Ocean,
its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indus River, which measures 3,200 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are textiles and apparel, food
processing, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer and shrimp. Its official currency is
Pakistani Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Pakistan. In Pakistan a bridegroom wears garlands of money given to
him by his relatives on his wedding day.
making it the 6th largest national population. Its capital is Islamabad and its largest city is Karachi with a total
population of 18,000,000. The country encompasses 803,940 square kilometers making it the 36th largest country
in total area. It shares boundaries with Afghanistan, China, India, Arabian Sea and Iran.
President Asif Ali Zardari is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status following election by the
National Assembly. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves
that status through selection of the National Assembly and holds that position for three years. Its form of
government is a Federal Republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 12th of April 1973.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Pashtu, Urdu, Balochi, Hindko, Brahui,
English, Burushaki and others. It counts among its major religions Sunni Muslim, Shi’a Muslim, Christian, Hindu
and Others. As sources of mass communication it has 27 AM, 1 FM, 21 Short Wave and 22 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Godwin-Austen (K2), its highest point at 8, 611 meters and Indian Ocean,
its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indus River, which measures 3,200 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are textiles and apparel, food
processing, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer and shrimp. Its official currency is
Pakistani Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Pakistan. In Pakistan a bridegroom wears garlands of money given to
him by his relatives on his wedding day.
| K2- (Mount Godwin-Austen)- Pakistan's highest point |
| Ship wreckage on Karachi beach on the Arabian Sea |
| Mausoleum of Cinnah- These are everywhere throughout Pakistan |
| Hindu Kush Mountains along the Northwest Frontier of Pakistan's border with Afghanistan |
| Naltar Lake in the Hindu Kush Mountains |
| Pakistani kids |
In this duck shaped country there are lots of pretty, breath taking views to explore.
These kids are cute but I don't like the idea that they are often used for labor. A war
raging on their border with Afghanistan makes life even harder. Apparently Pakistan
and India have been in a long dispute over some of the highest and prettiest
mountains in the North which makes traveling here dangerous. But I still recommend
it. Please go!
These kids are cute but I don't like the idea that they are often used for labor. A war
raging on their border with Afghanistan makes life even harder. Apparently Pakistan
and India have been in a long dispute over some of the highest and prettiest
mountains in the North which makes traveling here dangerous. But I still recommend
it. Please go!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Balochistan Sphinx- a natural formation in the Pakistani desert |
| Broad Peak in the Karakorum Range- Pakistan's northernmost point on the border with China |
| Charman Refugee Camp on Pakistan's border with Afghanistan |
| Great Rann of Kutch- a seasonal inundation in the desert and Pakistan's southernmost point on the border with Pakistan |
| The nightly closing ceremony of the Pakistani/India border at Wadah |
| Confluence of the Zanskar River with the Indus River- Pakistan's principle waterway |
| Islamabad- Pakistan's capital city |
| Gwater Bay which is shared with Pakistan and Iran |
| Karachi- Pakistan's largest city |
| Koh-i-Taftan railway station on Pakistan's border with Iran |
| Karahi- a Pakistani favorite of lamb smothered in a thick and spicy gravy |
| Pakistani Murree tribesman in traditional dress |
| Saptara Lake in the Pakistan controlled region of Skardu Kashmir |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.1% (2007 est.)
96,000
5,100
96,000
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| Gujranwala- Pakistan's easternmost point on the border with India |
| Khunjerab Pass- Kashmiri Pakistan's northernmost point on the border with China |
| Koh-i-Malik Siah- Pakistan's westernmost point on the tri-border of Iran and Afghanistan |
| Sianchen Glacier- the disputed easternmost point of Kashmiri Pakistan on the border with India |
| Annual ancient polo match at Shandur Pass in Pakistan's northernmost province |
