A Brief Description
In 1947, as British rule came to an end in India, Pakistan was created when the Muslim-dominated parts of India (to the west and east) of Hindu India, were given autonomy.
Those two partitions were called East and West Pakistan and they were separated (right down the middle) by India.
The city of Islamabad, with its mix of traditional Islamic architecture styles and modern features, became the capital city when it was officially moved here from Karachi in 1959.
Then, in 1971, East Pakistan demanded independence, and after a bloody civil war it was transformed into what is now called the country of Bangladesh.
West Pakistan, now present-day Pakistan, has been in constant dispute with India over the Kashmir Region, and after many wars and border disputes, the status of the area remains in limbo.
In response to Indian nuclear weapons testing, Pakistan conducted its own tests in 1998. Today, the long-term goal of both nations is military stability, and
promising discussions continue.
As one of the most populous countries in the world, Pakistan and its friendly, hopeful people, face enormous economic and social problems; fortunately it possesses immense natural resources, and when mixed with its low labor costs, the future potential is positive for this ever-changing country.
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Facts and Figures
 Name Pakistan
(long form) Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Population 162,419,900
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Islamabad (965,000)
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Currency Converter
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Languages Punjabi (48%), Sindhi (12%), Siraiki (10%), Pashtu (8%), Urdu (8%), others
Flag here
National Day March 23
Religions Sunni Muslim (77%), Shi'a Muslim (20%)
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
33º 40' N, 73º 08' E
Relative Location Pakistan, part of the Indian Subcontinent, and positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia, is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, China, India and the Arabian Sea.
Land Statistics
Coastline 650 miles (1,046 km)
Land Areas
(land) 300,665 sq miles (778,720 sq km)
(water) 9,738 sq miles (25,220 sq km)
(TOTAL) 310,403 sq miles (803,940 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms
The heartland of Pakistan, the Punjab Plain, is disected by the Indus River and fronts its border with India; southwest, the arid and dry Baluchistan Plateau extends to its border with Iran.
The country's most dramatic landscape is north, as the western edges of the Himalayas, including the (Hindu Kush,) is home to some of the tallest peaks in the world.
The highest point in the country of Pakistan, K2, or (Mount Godwin-Austen), is the second tallest mountain on the planet.
The mountainous areas of the west-central, along the border with Afghanistan, include the Ras Koh, Safed Koh and Toba Kakar ranges
The Indus River and its numerous tributaries (one of the world's most significant waterways) drain the entire country.
 Highest Point K2 - 28,250 ft. (8.611 m)
 Lowest Point Arabian Sea - (0 ft.) (0 m)
Land Divisions 4 provinces, including Balochistan, North-West Frontier Province, Punjab and Sindh. It also includes the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and the Islamabad Capital Territory.
NOTE: The Pakistani-administered portion of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region includes Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas.
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Recommended Links
Pakistan (Complete) info on the (GDP)
economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!
Pakistan Earthquake
here
Pakistan Embassy (Washington, DC)
here
Pakistan Government (official site)
here
Pakistan News (newspaper)
here
Pakistan Photos at TrekEarth.com here
Pakistan Tourism
here
Time and Weather
Climate
From the Arabian Sea, to the high mountain of the north, Pakistan's weather varies widely.
In general terms (south and east of the mountains) the country is hot and dry in the summer months, with very little rain. Along the southern coastal areas humidity is very high.
In the northern and western mountains, summers are much cooler, and winter brings heavy snow. Throughout the Hindu Kush and the rugged peaks of the far north, Arctic-like conditions in winter are the norm.
The heaviest rain (central and south), falls July through September, while winters bring some light rain.
In the central Punjab region, May - July are the hottest months, with daily high temps averaging near 90º F. High temps above 100º F are common.
Winter lows seldom fall below 40º F.
The coastal areas enjoy milder, more consistent temperatures, with daily highs averaging near 85º F, and winter lows near 55º F.
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Traveler Info
Attractions
In October of 2005, a severe earthquake occured in the Kasmir region of the north, causing immense destruction to much of the area's infrastructure.
In addition, a number of extremist groups within Pakistan continue to target American and other Western interests, high-level Pakistani government officials, as well as members of minority indigenous groups. Bombings and assassinations continue, so western governments now advise their citizens to avoid travel into Pakistan, if at all possible.
That aside, and in more temperate times, Pakistan is a highly specialized tourist destination, with specific areas of interest.
Its main attractions (for adventure travelers) include the mountains of the Northern Areas, a large collection of national parks (central and south), cultural and archaeological tourism in Taxila, Moenjodaro, Harrappa, and the early Muslim and Mughal heritage in Multan, Lahore, Thatta, Peshawar and Swat.
In addition, bird watching tours, desert safaris, and basic trekking and mountaineering opportunities are available.
Country Dialing Code 92
Electricity Pakistan uses 230 volts AC (50 Hz)
Electrical adapters, products and tips here
Travel Warnings
here
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