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Pakistan

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Asia · Southern Asia

Capital
Islamabad
Population
212.2M
Area
881,912 km²
Region
Southern Asia
Languages
English, Urdu
Currency
Pakistani rupee (₨)

Location on the World Map

Pakistan
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ContinentAsia · Southern Asia
Neighbouring countries (4)

Famous Personality

Imran Khan

athlete and leader

He captained Pakistan to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup and later became prime minister.

Local Delicacy

Biryani

This fragrant rice dish layered with meat and spices is one of Pakistan's most popular foods.

National Symbols

National animalMarkhor
National birdChukar partridge

Famous Landmark & Geography

K2, a famous landmark of Pakistan

K2

The world's second-highest mountain is Pakistan's most internationally famous peak.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is Pakistan’s main staple and one of its largest crops by planted area and national importance.

Most grown fruitMango

Mango is Pakistan’s most iconic fruit and a major commercial orchard crop with significant exports.

Major Cities

Karachi Lahore Islamabad Rawalpindi Faisalabad

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1K28,611 m
2Nanga Parbat8,126 m
3Gasherbrum I8,080 m
4Broad Peak8,051 m

Major Airports

Jinnah International Airport · Karachi
IATA KHIICAO OPKC
Allama Iqbal International Airport · Lahore
IATA LHEICAO OPLA
Islamabad International Airport · Islamabad
IATA ISBICAO OPIS
Bacha Khan International Airport · Peshawar
IATA PEWICAO OPPS

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Harmonium

The harmonium is indispensable in Pakistani qawwali, ghazal, and many folk and devotional styles.

2
Tabla

Tabla is one of the most widely heard percussion instruments in Pakistani classical and popular music.

3
Dhol

The dhol is a powerful double-headed drum central to Punjabi folk celebrations and dance.

4
Rubab

The rubab is especially iconic in Pashtun musical culture and regional folk traditions.

5
Sitar

The sitar remains an important instrument in Pakistan’s Hindustani classical music heritage.

Major Rivers

Indus Jhelum Chenab Ravi

Bordering Countries

AfghanistanChinaIndiaIran