- It is the fifth-most populous country in the world, with a population of over 220 million people, the third-most populous nation in Asia, and the second-most populous Islamic country.
- The name “Pakistan” is derived from the Persian word “Pākistān”, which means “Land of the Pure”.
- It is the sole Muslim-majority nation with nuclear weapons.
- It is home to the second highest peak in the world, K2, which stands at 8,611 meters.
- The world’s largest deep sea port, the Gwadar Port, is located in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan.
- The national sport of the country is field hockey, and the country has won four Olympic gold medals in the sport.
- The Lahore Fort, located in the city of Lahore, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates back to the 16th century.
- It boasts six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the ancient Mohenjo-Daro ruins and Takht-i-Bahi’s Buddhist ruins.
- The national language of the country is Urdu, but English is also widely spoken and used in government and education.
- The Indus River, which runs through Pakistan, is one of the longest rivers in the world and is considered the lifeline of the country’s agriculture.
- The world’s largest irrigation system, the Indus Basin Irrigation System, is located in Pakistan and provides water for over 80% of the country’s agriculture.
- It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges, including the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and the Himalayas.
- The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is one of the largest mosques in the world and can accommodate over 100,000 worshippers at a time.
- It is the birthplace of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate and an activist for girls’ education.
- It has a rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and cuisine that varies by region.
- It is the world’s seventh-largest producer of cotton and also produces significant quantities of wheat, rice, and sugarcane.
- The Pakistani rupee is the official currency.
- It has a diverse geography, including deserts, forests, mountains, and coastal areas.
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- The national animal of Pakistan is the Markhor, a type of wild goat found in the country’s northern mountainous regions.
- It is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
