Pakistan
Pakistan runs from the Arabian Sea coast up to some of the highest mountains on Earth, packing over 220 million people into the world's fifth-most-populous country. The Indus River has fed civilisations here for millennia.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A dark green field with a white vertical stripe at the hoist and a white crescent and star centred on the green. Green represents the Muslim majority and the white stripe the country's religious minorities; the crescent stands for progress and the star for light and knowledge.
Pakistan FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 223,773,700 |
| Area | 881,913 km² |
| Population density | 254 /km² |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee (PKR) ₨ |
| Official languages | English, Urdu |
| Calling code | +92 |
| Internet TLD | .pk |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | PK / PAK |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It shares K2, the world's second-highest mountain, on its border with China.
- The ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, with planned cities like Mohenjo-daro, flourished here over 4,000 years ago.
- The Karakoram Highway, linking Pakistan and China, is one of the highest paved international roads on the planet.
- Its national sport, field hockey, has brought the country multiple Olympic gold medals.
- The markhor, a wild goat with corkscrew horns, is its national animal.
Pakistan FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
What is the population of Pakistan?
Pakistan has a population of about 223,773,700.
What currency does Pakistan use?
Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR).
What languages are spoken in Pakistan?
The official languages of Pakistan are English, Urdu.
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