2. Pakistan officially th I l i R
P ki t ffi i ll the Islamic Republic of
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Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia. It
has a 1,046 kilometer (650 mile) coastline along
the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south,
and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the
west,
west the Republic of India in the east and the
People’s Republic of China in the far northeast.
Tajikistan also lies adjacent to Pakistan but is
separated b th narrow W kh C id I
t d by the Wakhan Corridor. In
recent times, Pakistan has been called part of
the New Middle East.
4. State Emblem
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Unity, Faith, Discipline
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5. General Information
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Capital
Capital Islamabad Anthem Qaumi Tarana
Qaumi Tarana
Largest city Karachi Animal Markhor
Official languages English and Urdu Bird Chukar
Languages Punjabi (44.15%) Flower Jasmine
Pashto (15.42%) Tree Cedrus deodara
Sindhi (14.1%) Juice Sugarcane juice
Seraiki (10.53%) Sport Fieldhockey
Urdu (7.57%) Dress Shalwar Kameez
from the British
Balochi (3.57%) Independence Empire
Others (4.66%)
Oth (4 66%) Declared
D l d 14 August 1947
14 A t 1947
Demonym Pakistani Islamic republic 23 March 1956
19. Takht hai listed as a UN SCO World Heritage is a uddhist
Takht Bhai listed as a UNESCO World Heritage is a Buddhist
monastic complex dating back to 1st century BC
26. The Roof Top of the World
The Roof Top of the World
Pakistan the land of grand mountain ranges, a land that holds 4 out of 14
most highest peaks in the world. K2 the second highest mountain in the
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world with all it’s grandeur symbolizing the pride and strength of the
people of Pakistan.
27. Hunza is said to be a place ” Where Time Stops and Fairy Treads“, Kalash and
Chitral are the natural wonders of the world where poetic verses find their
Chitral are the natural wonders of the world where poetic verses find their
inspirations from the beauty and elegance of high peak mountains, lush green
fields and the fragrant breeze singing across the poplar trees. Some of the places
which are not highlighted by the media but still due to their magnitude find their
places on the World record books are ; Aisa’s Highest Railway Station Kan
Mehtarzai [2] that is located 2240 meters above sea level near Quetta.
32. “Gwa” means Air and “Dar” means door, and the word Gawadar means ” The
door of the wind” is the world’s largest deep sea port lies in southwestern
Pakistani province of Balochistan. The design and construction of the port is
Pakistani province of Balochistan. The design and construction of the port is
carried out in collaboration with China and it has just started it’s operation.It’ s
going to emerge as a world’s biggest skyline due to it’s capacity and infrastructure
of handling bulk carriers. It has been declared as a Duty Free Port and Free
Economic Zone by the Pakistani government that has increased the commercial
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worth manifolds. It has an immense geostrategic importance as it is the entrance
to the Persian Gulf and is considered to be a substitute of Dubai Port.
33. Second Largest Salt Mine in the World
Khewra Salt Mine located in Khewra, Jehlum Punjab, Pakistan is the second
largest Salt Mine in the world and is considered to be the oldest in the
subcontinent. It was said that discovery of Salt mines were not done by Alexander
or his army but by their horses as they started licking the stones when they
or his army but by their horses as they started licking the stones when they
stopped here for rest. Thousand of visitors each year visit Khewra Salt mines and
get fascinated by the nature’s miracle in the heart of mountains.
35. One amongst the largest deserts in the World
Thar is a arid region in the north western part of Indian subcontinent, it lies
mostly in Indian state of Rajasthan but it covers eastern Sindh province and the
mostly in Indian state of Rajasthan but it covers eastern Sindh province and the
southeastern portion of Pakistan’s Punjab province. It is amongst one of the
largest deserts in the world rich multifaceted culture, heritage, traditions, folk
tales, dances and music. The poetic expression of Kafi written by Sufi poets of
Sindh resonates in the cold nights as the Thari musicians start singing them on
sorrowing rhythmic beats. In the night the granules of the sand lit up like stars as
the moonlight walks on them.
36. The land of oldest Civilization : Indus Valley and Mohenjo‐Daro
Moenjodaro is the province of Sindh, Pakistan and archeology trace back it
existence 5000 years ago. It provides an earliest instance of exemplary form of
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town planning and community organization and found to be as one of the oldest
cities known today. It is said to be the pilgrimage of ancient ruins. The splendor
of Indus Valley civilization spread over a thousand mile from the high peak snowy
mountains of Kashmir to the glittering sand dunes facing the Arabian Sea. One of
mountains of Kashmir to the glittering sand dunes facing the Arabian Sea One of
the oldest known civilization that flourished in the Indus river Basin embraced
within its fold almost the entire country now known as Pakistan.
37. Some Facts
Some Facts
UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, some facts about
Pakistan :
Largest producer of Ghee
2nd largest producer of Chickpeas
2nd largest producer of Chickpeas
4th largest producer of Apricot, Cotton and Sugarcane
5th largest producer of Milk and Onion
6th largest producer of Date Palm
7th largest producer of Mango
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8th largest producer of Tangerines, mandarin orange and Rice
9th largest producer of Wheat, and
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10th largest producer of Oranges
