Pakistan
Pakistan
Location Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west and China in the north
Climate mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north
Natural resources land, extensive natural gas reserves, limited petroleum, coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone
Population 141,553,775 (July 2000 est.)
Nationality noun:Pakistani(s)
adjective:Pakistani
Religions Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%, Shi'a 20%), Christian, Hindu, and other 3%
Languages Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official and lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski, and other 8%
Provices:Pujab, Sindh, Baluchistan, N.W.F.P
Founder: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Independence day: 14th August, 1947
Islamabad lies at the base of the Margallah Hills in north of punjab province.
It became Pakistan's Capital in 1959.In relatively short span,
Islamabad has become one of the most impressive capitals in the world, exuding hope
and confidence in Pakistan's future.
The capital pf punjab is historical city which proudly hosted
the passing of Pakistan Resolution in 1940 by Muslim League under the inspiring leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Lahore is custodian of Pakistan's historical and cultural heritage.
Being the center of cultural and literary activities it may rightly be called the Cultural Capital of Pakistan.
The warm and receptive people of Lahore are known for their traditinal hospitality
Karachi is the birth place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
It rubs shoulder with most of the industrialized cities of the world, boasting
massive business and commercial centers, tall buildinga and beautiful
beaches, Karachi, the main seaport of Pakistan also serves as the Naval center and houses Pakistan
National shipping corporation.
Boasting of rich and varied traditions and culture, Peshawar may be called as the city of
lion hearted people, the proud Pathans.