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Introduction
Pakistan is a
young country with rich past offering a great variety of attractions to
its visitors, comparatively more than any other Asian country. ft has
been attracting, from times immemorial, traders and travellers, saints
and scholars, adventurers and invaders from all walks of life and from
all over the world.
Through
the ages Pakistan has been the cradle of some of the greatest
civilizations the world has known, beginning with the prehistoric fndus
Valley Civilizations, about four thousand five hundred years ago. For the
present day visitors Pakistan spreads out a vast landscape of 7,96,095
sq.km.full of amazing richness and variety.
Pakistan
offers to its visitors a blend of centuries old civilizations, unspoilt
natural beauty, world famous mountain ranges of Karakorams, Hindu Kush and
Himalayas with world renowned highest peaks like K-2 and the toughest and
rocky like Nanga Parhat, fertile valleys like Kaghan, Swat, Gilgit, Hunza
and Chitral, green fields, golf courses, biggest dams like Tarbela -
rushing streams and waterfalls - sweet water lakes like Haliji, Keenjhar
and Manchar full of kvaterhirds and fish. There are several alpine lakes
such as I(atchura, Satpara, Saiful Maluk at heights varying from 5300m to
6500m full Rainbow Trout amid snowclad mountains. Biggest salt range with
unique salt mines peculiar archaeological sites like Moenjodaro, Taxila
and Harappa -grand historical Mughal monuments such as Badshahi mosque,
Shalimar Garden, Lahore fort and historic Khyber pass - hundreds of miles
long sunny, sandy and rocky beaches - old cities and bazars full of
amusement and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Besides, one could
enjoy in Pakistan good angling, deep-sea fishing, shooting, hunting,
excellent cricket, h
| Map
Pakistan National Flag.
Dark green
with a white vertical bar, a white crescent and a five-pointed star
in the middle. The Flag symbolises Pakistan's profound commitment to
Islam and Islamic world.
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Facts
| Official
Name |
Islamic
Republic of Pakistan |
| Father Of The Netion |
Quaid-i-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah |
| Ethnic
composition |
95% Muslims, 5%
others |
| Exports |
Cotton, textile
goods, rice, leather items, carpets, sports goods, fruits, handicrafts
Sea Food |
| Imports |
ndustrial
equipment, vehicles, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil |
| Languages |
National
language Urdu |
| Government |
Parliamentary
form |
| Parliament |
It consists of two Houses i.e., the
Senate (Upper House) and the National Assembly (Lower House)
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises a process of
continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 87 members. The
four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and
Federal Capital form its electoral college.
The National Assembly has a total membership of 217 elected through
adult suffrage (Muslim 207 and Minorities 10). |
| National
Anthem |
Approved in June,
1954 Verses Composed by: Abul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri Tune Composed by:
Ahmed G. Chagla |
| State
Emblem |
The State Emblem
consists of:
1. The crescent and star which is symbol of Islam
2. The shield in the centre shows four major crops
3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage
4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Unity Faith, Discipline |
| Popular
games |
Cricket,
Hockey, Football |
| Tourist's
resorts |
Murree, Quetta,
Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan, Chitral and Gilgit |
| Archaeological
sites |
Moenjo Daro,
Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh |
| Major
Cities |
slamabad,
Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Multan,
Sialkot and Faisalabad |
| Agriculture |
Major crops are
cotton, wheat, rice and sugarcane Total cropped area 22.14 million
hectares |
| Industry |
Textiles, cement,
fertiliser, steel, sugar, electric goods, shipbuilding |
| Energy |
Major sources:
Oil, Coal, Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear and Liquid Petroleum Gas |
| Transport
& Communication |
Total length of
roads: 228,206 kmPakistan Railway network: 8,775 km
Railway stations: 781 Pakistan International Airlines: Covers 55
international and 38 domestic stations |
| Major Airports :
6 |
Islamabad,
Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar and Gwadar |
| Seaports : International
: 2 |
Karachi and
Bin Qasim |
| Famous
Mountain Peaks |
K-2
(Mt. Godwin Austin): 28,250 ft./8611 m (2nd in World)
Nanga Parbat : 26,660 ft./8125 m (8th in World) Gasherbrum-I:
26,470 ft./8068 m (11th in World) |
| Famous
Mountain Passes |
The Khyber
Pass, The Kurram Pass, The Tochi Pass, The Gomal
Pass, The Bolan Pass, The Lowari Pass, The Khunjrab Pass |
| Rivers |
The Indus 2880 km
, Jhelum 825 km , Chenab 1242 km , Sutlej 1551 km , Ravi 901 km , Beas
(tributary of Sutlej) 398 km |
| Famous
Glaciers |
Siachin 75 km ,Batura
55 km , Baltoro 62 km |
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