Pakistan is a country in South Asia, Asia. Its capital is Islamabad, with a population of approximately 231M and a total area of 881,913 kmยฒ. The official languages are Urdu / English and the currency is the Rupee (PKR).
Pakistan covers an area of 881,913 kmยฒ with a population density of 262/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $348B ($1,505 per capita) and gained independence in 1947. It has a coastline of 1,046 km.
Pakistan has more glaciers outside the polar regions than any other country โ over 7,200 glaciers in its northern mountains. It is also home to K2, the world's second-highest mountain and the most technically challenging 8,000m peak to climb.
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A UNESCO 5,000-year-old Indus Valley city โ one of the world's first urban settlements
A UNESCO Mughal fortified palace complex at the heart of the ancient Punjab capital
The approach to the world's most dangerous 8,000m peak in the magnificent Karakoram range
One of the world's largest mosques โ a Mughal architectural masterpiece in Lahore
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
The official language(s) of Pakistan are Urdu / English.
The population of Pakistan is approximately 231M.
Pakistan uses the Rupee (PKR).
Pakistan is located in Asia, in the South Asia region.
Pakistan has a GDP of $348B, with a GDP per capita of $1,505.
The best time to visit Pakistan is OctoberโApril. The climate is Hot desert south, alpine north, monsoon east.
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