Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a diverse country in South Asia known for its rich history, varied geography, and large population. It is the world's fifth-most populous country and has the second-largest Muslim population.
Key Facts
Capital: Islamabad
Largest City: Karachi
Official Languages: Urdu and English
Government: Federal parliamentary Islamic republic
Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Religion: Over 96% of the population is Muslim.
Independence: Gained independence from British India on August 14, 1947.
Geography
Pakistan's landscape is highly diverse, ranging from the plains of the Indus River to rugged mountains and deserts.
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Mountains: It is home to some of the world's highest mountains, including K2 (the second-highest globally) in the Karakoram range, and parts of the Himalayas and Hindu Kush.
Waterways: The Indus River is the country's longest river and a vital source for one of the world's largest irrigation systems, supporting extensive agriculture in the Punjab and Sindh provinces.
Borders: Pakistan shares land borders with India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China to the northeast. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
