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Pakistan's Information

Flag of Pakistan
Land Area 770,875 km2
Water Area 25,220 km2
Total Area 796,095km2 (#35)
Population 201,995,540 (#6)
Population Density 262.03/km2
Government Type Federal Parliamentary Republic
GDP (PPP) $988.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita $5,100
Currency Rupee (PKR)
More Information Pakistan
Largest Cities
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See Also

  • Amphibian: Indus Valley toad
  • Animal: Markhor
  • Bird: Chukar Partridge, Peregrine Falcon
  • Coat of Arms:

    Flag of Pakistan

  • Coat of Arms: The national emblem of Pakistan was adopted in 1954. It features the green color of the flag, and the star and crescent symbols of Islam.

    A shield is depicted in the center of the emblem featuring the four major crops of Pakistan: cotton, jute, tea and wheat.

    Surrounding the shield is a floral wreath of Poet's Jasmine representing the Mughal heritage. Below the wreath is a scroll reading, "Iman, Ittehad, Nazm" ("Faith, Unity, Discipline").
  • Fish: Mahasher
  • Flag of Pakistan
  • Flower: Poet's Jasmine
  • Fruit: Mango, Guava
  • Marine Mammal: Indus River dolphin
  • Motto: "Ittehad, Tanzeem, Yaqeen-e-Muhkam" ("Unity, Discipline, Faith")
  • Reptile: Mugger Crocodile
  • Sport: Field Hockey
  • Tree: Deodar
This page was last updated on April 7, 2017.

Pakistan Trivia

What is the Largest Religion in Pakistan?

Sunni Islam is followed by 96.03% of the population of Pakistan, making it the largest religion in Pakistan.

Religion in Pakistan

Is Pakistan Part Of The Middle East?

Pakistan is a country in South Asia and not in the Middle East. The country has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It is bordered by several Asian countries including Afghanistan, China, Iran, and Oman.

Is Pakistan Part of the Middle East?

What are the Biggest Cities in Pakistan?

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city by population. In fact, the Karachi Metro area is one of the largest on Earth by population. Its population is around 14 million.

The Largest Cities in Pakistan

What Languages Are Spoken In Pakistan?

Both English and Urdu are the official languages of Pakistan. A remnant of the British colonial rule in the region, English serves an important medium of formal communication in the country. Many educational institutes in Pakistan use English to impart education. English is spoken in the homes and informal circles of the elite class along with the local languages. Urdu is both the official language and national language of Pakistan. Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, and Balochi are some provincial languages spoken in the nation. The minority ethnic communities speak their own languages.

What Languages Are Spoken In Pakistan?

What Kind of Government Does Pakistan Have?

Pakistan has a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan where the Prime Minister of Pakistan is the executive head-of-government.

What Type Of Government Does Pakistan Have?

What is the Longest River in Pakistan?

The Indus River is the longest river in Pakistan. The Indus River is the most important river in southern Asia and it is shared between Pakistan, India, and china. The river runs for about 1,988 miles, from Lake Mansarovar in Tibet to Latah, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, then through Punjab to pour to the Arabian Sea near Karachi.

Longest Rivers In Pakistan

About the Author

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