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About Pakistan:
The Islamic republic
of Pakistan emerged
on the map of the
world as an
independent
sovereign state on
14th
August 1947, as a
result of the
division of former
British India. It
lies between 23-35
to 37- 05 north
latitude and 60-50
to 77- 50 east
longitude touching
the Hindukush
Mountains in the
north and extending
from the Pamirs to
the Arabian Sea. It
is bounded by Iran
in the west,
Afghanistan in the
north-west, India in
the east and south
east and Arabian Sea
in the south. There
is a common border
with China alongside
Gilgit and Baltistan
in the north. It is
divided into four
provinces: Sindh,
Punjab, North West
Frontier Province
and Balochistan. It
consists of such
physical regions as
the western
offshoots of
Himalayas which
cover its northern
and north western.
The country
comprises of a vast
area that was the
great center of
ancient
civilizations of the
world. Its
historical sites
beginning with
stone-age to
Twentieth Century
A.D are a mirror of
the life of its
people who are by
nature simple,
virile, hospitable
and hard working.
Ancient sites
excavated in Taxila,
Harappa, and
Moenjodaro speak
volumes for Pakistan
rich cultural
background dating
back to 3,000 B.C.
The country has an
agricultural economy
with a network of
canals irrigating a
major part of its
cultivated land.
Wheat, cotton, rice,
millet and sugarcane
are the major crops.
Among fruits:
mangos, oranges,
bananas and apples
are grown in
abundance in
different parts of
the country. The
main natural
resources are
natural gas, coal,
salt and iron. The
country has an
expanding industry.
Cotton, Textiles,
sugar, cement, and
chemicals play an
important role in
its economy.
Country Conventional
Name:
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Capital:
Islamabad
Location:
It is bounded by
Iran in the west,
Afghanistan in the
north-
west, India in the
east and south east
and Arabian Sea in
the south
Total Area :
796,095 square
kilometers
Population:
132.35 million,
162,420,000 (1998)
Currency:
Pakistani Rupee
Time:
Local time is GMT +5
Electricity:
Electrical current
is 230 volts, 50Hz.
Round 2-3 pin plugs
are used.
Religion:
Religiously Pakistan
is an Islamic
country where 96.28
% of population
prays towards Makkah.
Christians are 1.95%
of the population
whereas Hindus are
1.60% and schedule
Hindus represent
0.25%. Others are
0.07% which includes
Sikhs and other
religious
communities.
Literacy: 46%
of total population
Language:
Urdu is the national
language and is used
as a medium of
understanding
throughout the
country. Pakistan is
culturally divided
into four bilingual
provinces. Punjabi
is spoken in the
Punjab, Sindhi in
Sindh, Pashto in
NWFP, and Balochi in
Balochistan.
Communication:
There are several
GSM 900 and 1800
mobile networks in
operation, providing
fair coverage,
concentrated in
urban areas.
Internet cafes also
exist in the main
towns and cities.
The hand phone has
become a necessity
in Pakisthan. Phone
cards can be bought
at hotels, post
offices and
supermarkets for use
at public phones.
Climatically,
Pakistan enjoys a
considerable measure
of variety. North
and north western
high mountainous
ranges are extremely
cold in winter while
the summer months
of April to
September are very
pleasant.
The country has an
agricultural economy
with a network of
canals irrigating a
major part of its
cultivated land.
Wheat, cotton, rice,
millet and sugar
cane are the major
crops. Among
fruits: mangos,
oranges, bananas and
apples are grown in
abundance in
different parts of
the country. The
main natural
resources are
natural gas, coal,
salt and iron. The
country has an
expanding industry.
Cotton, Textiles,
sugar, cement, and
chemicals play an
important role in
its economy.
The country
comprises of a vast
area that was the
great center of
ancient
civilizations of the
world. Its
historical sites
beginning with
stone-age to
Twentieth Century
A.D. are a mirror of
the life of its
people who were,
by nature, simple,
virile, hospitable
and hard working.
Ancient sites
excavated in
Taxila, Harappa, and
Moenjodaro speak
volumes for
Pakistan’s rich
cultural
background dating
back to 3,000 B.C.
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