🇵🇰 Pakistan

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Basic Information

Capital

Islamabad

Region

Asia / Southern Asia

Population

257,000,000

Area

796,095 km²

Currencies

Pakistani rupee (₨)

Languages

English, Urdu

About country

Pakistan is a nation located in South Asia, bordering Iran, Afghanistan, China, and India. Its history is deeply rooted in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and it later became a part of British India. Following independence in 1947, Pakistan was created as a homeland for Muslims of British India. The country's geography is incredibly diverse, ranging from the high mountains of the Karakoram and Himalayas to fertile plains and the Arabian Sea coastline. Pakistan's economy is largely based on agriculture, textiles, and services, but faces challenges related to political instability and resource scarcity.

Political Information

System of Government

Islamic Republic

Independent

Yes

UN Member

Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

PK

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

PAK

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Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

Faisalabad

City / Municipality

Islamabad

City / Municipality

Karachi

City / Municipality

Khairpur (princely state)

Khairpur (princely state)

City / Municipality

Lahore

City / Municipality

Amb (princely state)

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Bahawalpur (princely state)

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East Bengal

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East Pakistan

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Federal Capital Territory (Pakistan)

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Hunza (princely state)

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Jhalawan

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Khanate of Kalat

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Kharan (princely state)

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Kingdom of Chitral

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Las Bela (princely state)

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Makran (princely state)

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Sind Province (1936–1955)

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Swat (princely state)

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West Pakistan

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West Punjab

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Balochistan

Region / Province / State

Punjab, Pakistan

Region / Province / State

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