6. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Latitude 23.35 to 37.05 north
Longitude 60.50 to 77.50 east
Provinces:
Sindh
Baluchistan
Punjab
Khaiber Pakhtun Kha
Gilgit Bultistan
Capital:
Islamabad
Area:
7,96,096 Square Kilometers
7. Iran in South-West, boundary 800 Km.
Connected with rail and road.
India lies in east. 1610 Km,
Connected with Sindh and Punjab.
China lies in north,585 Km.
Connected with road and sea.
Afghanistan in north-west, 2252 Km.
Connected with road.
Arabian Sea in south,
Coastal area 1050 Km.
11. In the west of China, a narrow strip of Wakhan of Afghan territory separates Pakistan’s
Northern border from Tajikistan.
12. India lies to the east of Pakistan. In the east of India are the Muslim countries of Bangladesh,
Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Pakistan enjoys very good relations with these countries.
13. Iran is on the south west border of Pakistan. Iran and Turkey along with Pakistan are the
members of Economic Co operation Organization (ECO). Friendly relations with the members.
14. Pakistan is situated near the oil producing gulf countries and in the middle of the Muslim
World, stretched from Moroco in the West to Indonesia in the East
16. Indus Valley and the Gandhara are the ancient civilizations and possess importance from point
of view of tourism. The tourist love to visit the valley of Kaghan, Sawat and northern Areas.
17. Pakistan,
Afghanistan and
Turkmenistan
have signed a
protocol on the
supply of gas
through
pipeline, passing
through
Afghanistan to
Pakistan. India
can also benefit
from the project
with the
consent of
Pakistan.
18.
19. Pakistan is
the 7th
Atomic
nation of
the world
and enjoys
high
prestige in
the Muslim
world. It is
also and
advanced
country in
certain
technologi
es.