Pakistan is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 220.9M and an area of 881,913 km². Its capital is Islamabad, Urdu is the official language, and it is a republic. Pakistan is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalIslamabad
Population220.9M
Area881,913 km²
LanguageUrdu
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyPakistani Rupee
GDP/capita$1500
Independence1947
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertMountains above 3,000 m
Oceans / SeasArabian Sea, Gulf of Oman
RiversIndus
MountainsHimalayas, Hindu Kush
DesertsThar Desert
BordersIndia, China, Afghanistan, Iran
History & Culture
Silk Road
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureWheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane
MineralsCoal, Chromite
EnergyHydropower, Coal, Oil, Natural gas
Memberships
Commonwealth
🎯 How to identify Pakistan in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Pakistan efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Indus river?
✅ Yes
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