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PAKISTAN
Capital city
Islamabad
Currency:
Pakistani rupee (â¨) (PKR)
Languages:
Urdu, English,Punjabi
Time zone:
UTC+05:00 (PST)
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Pakistan is officially “The Islamic Republic of Pakistan.â A populous country in South Asiaâno, itâs not in the Middle Eastâwith more than 200 million people, itâs the 6th most populous country in the world. TL;DR: Lots and lots of people. Everywhere. Pakistan was founded on the 14th of August 1947 after an event known as Partition: when British India created the modern states of India and Pakistan. The event was bloody, its ramifications still visible today. The country became an Islamic Republic in 1956. During partition, Pakistan was divided into West and East Pakistan. In 1971 East Pakistan became Bangladesh after another bloody war for independence.
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PROVINCES OF PAKISTAN
Pakistan is a federation of four provinces, a capital territory and federally administered tribal areas. Pakistan’s Provinces: Balochistan*, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (also known as North-West Frontier Province – NWFP*), Punjab, and Sind(h).
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Punjab
Punjab is Pakistan’s second largest province at 205,344 km2 (79,284 sq mi) richest in culture and heritage
110 Million
Sindh
Sindh is the south eastern province of Pakistan. The province is associated with the river Indus and the Indus civilization
47.89 Million
Balochistan
Balochistan is the area wise largest province of Pakistan, it constitutes approximately 44% of the total area of Pakistan.
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12.34 Million
KPK
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the land of Pakhtoon . This is the north western province of Pakistan.
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35.53 Million
GILGIT BALTISTAN
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is a very sparsely populated high-mountain area in the north of Pakistan.
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1.249 Million
AJ & K
The State of Jammu and Kashmir is bordered in north by China, east by autonomous region of Tibet
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4.045 Million
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Amazing facts about Pakistan that will make every Pakistani proud
Pakistan is located in the heart of Asia and has made a name for itself in various fields including science and sports while its diverse terrain from the north to the south makes it a must-visit country for tourists.
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Festivals in Pakistan
A lot of festivals are celebrated in Pakistan annually, each has its own importance, features, and joy. Being an integral part of society, they are welcomed with music, dance, fireworks, and food. Festivals celebrated in Pakistan include both Islamic and cultural.
- DESERT SAFARI JEEP RALLY
- MANGO FESTIVAL MIRPURKHAS
- SIBI MELA
- SHANDUR POLO FESTIVAL
Desert Safari Jeep Rally
Gasherbrum II surveyed as K4, is the 13th highest mountain in the world at 8,035 metres (26,362 ft) above sea level. It is the third-highest peak of the Gasherbrum massif, and is located in the Karakoram, on the border between GilgitâBaltistan province, Pakistan, and Xinjiang, China. The mountain was first climbed on July 7, 1956, by an Austrian expedition which included Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart.
Mango Festival Mirpurkhas
The annual three-day National Mango Fruit Festival held at Mirpurkhas every year. In the festival mangoes from more than 400 orchards of Sindh are displayed. The district is known for its mangoes in the world and has been organising Mango Festival for the past 54 years. Mango is the King of all fruits whose production is higher in Sindh than other provinces. The main purpose of festival is to promote the local production.
Sibi Mela
Sibi lies 163 Kms. â 3 hrs. drive to the South East of Quetta at the mouth of the famous “Bolan Passâ. Sibi is famous for SIBI MELA, where tribesmen flock from all over Baluchistan, parts of Sind and Punjab with their animals. The salient features of this “Melaâ are horse and cattle and cultural shows, tent pegging, camel races, animal markets and exhibitions of handicrafts, tribal dresses and folk dances.
Shandur Polo Festival
Passion for Polo will be the highest on the worldâs highest Polo ground. Every year, Shandur (3,734 meters) invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit from 7th to 9th July. The festival also includes folk music, folk dance, traditional sports and a camping village is be set up on the Pass. The version of game played at Shandur Top has attained legendary status.
PEAKS
Peaks of Pakistan
Pakistan is home to 108 peaks above 7,000 metres and probably as many peaks above 6,000 m. There is no count of the peaks above 5,000 and 4,000 m. Five of the 14 highest independent peaks in the world (the eight-thousanders) are in Pakistan (four of which lie in the surroundings of Concordia; the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Godwin Austen Glacier).
- K2 (KARAKORAM )
- BROAD PEAK
- GASHERBRUM I
- GASHERBRUM II
- NANGA PARBAT
K2 (KARAKORAM 2)
K2 also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). It is located on the ChinaâPakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.[4] K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram range and the highest point in both Pakistan and Xinjiang.
BROAD PEAK
Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,047 metres (26,401 ft) above sea level. The literal translation of “Broad Peakâ to Falchan Kangri is not used among the Balti people. The English name was introduced in 1892 by the British explorer Martin Conway, in reference to the similarly named Breithorn in the Alps
GASHERBRUM I
Gasherbrum II surveyed as K4, is the 13th highest mountain in the world at 8,035 metres (26,362 ft) above sea level. It is the third-highest peak of the Gasherbrum massif, and is located in the Karakoram, on the border between GilgitâBaltistan province, Pakistan, and Xinjiang, China. The mountain was first climbed on July 7, 1956, by an Austrian expedition which included Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart.
Gasherbrum I
Gasherbrum I surveyed as K5 and also known as Hidden Peak, is the 11th highest mountain in the world at 8,080 metres (26,510 ft) above sea level. It is located on the PakistanâChinese border and Xinjiang region of China. Gasherbrum I is part of the Gasherbrum massif, located in the Karakoram region of the Himalaya. Gasherbrum is often claimed to mean “Shining Wallâ, presumably a reference to the highly visible face of the neighboring peak Gasherbrum IV; but in fact it comes from “rgashaâ (beautiful) + “brumâ (mountain) in Balti, hence it actually means “beautiful mountain.â
NANGA PARBAT
Nanga Parbat locally known as Diamer, is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres (26,660 ft) above sea level. Located in the Diamer District of Pakistanâs Gilgit Baltistan region, Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas. The name Nanga Parbat is derived from the Sanskrit words nagna and parvata which together mean “Naked Mountainâ. The mountain is locally known by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir, meaning “huge mountainâ.
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