Pakistan 🇵🇰
Pakistan 🇵🇰: capital Islamabad, population 230 million, located in Asia. Currency: Pakistani Rupee (₨). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Islamabad
- Population: 230 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Urdu & English
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee (₨)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Area: 881,912 km² (340,508 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Pakistani
- Internet domain: .pk
Fun Facts About Pakistan
- Home to the second-highest mountain in the world, K2.
- Has one of the oldest civilizations, the Indus Valley.
- The national sport is field hockey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pakistan known for?
Pakistan is known for several things — Home to the second-highest mountain in the world, K2; Has one of the oldest civilizations, the Indus Valley; The national sport is field hockey.
How big is Pakistan?
Pakistan covers about 881,912 square kilometers (340,508 square miles), in the Southern Asia region.
Is Pakistan landlocked?
No. Pakistan has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Pakistan called?
People from Pakistan are called Pakistani.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
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