Language: Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski, and other 8%
Name: Urdu and Persian meaning 'Land of the Pure,' Pakistan is an acronym of the five Northern units of India: Punjab, Afghan Province, Kashmir, Sind and Baluchistan; the letter 'i' was added as a means of ease in pronunciation
National Day: March 23
Religion: Muslim 95% (Sunni 75%, Shia 20%), other (includes Christian and Hindu) 5%
