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INFORMATION ABOUT PAKISTAN

1. Pakistan is located on the continent of Asia. It shares land borders with Iran, Afghanistan, China and India. The Arabian Sea is located to the south of the country. Where Is Pakistan?

2. Where Is Pakistan?

3. Capital City: Islamabad Population: over 243 million people (2024) Official Languages: English and Urdu Currency: Pakistani rupee The flag consists of two colours, green and white. The green represents Islam and the white represents all the other religions of Pakistan. The crescent and star shapes are symbols for light and knowledge.  Flag Quick Facts

4. Where is Pakistan?

5. Capital City: Islamabad Population: over 245 million people (2024) Currency: Pakistani rupee Official Languages: English and Urdu Quick Facts Where is Pakistan? Flag

6. It is mostly hot and dry in the desert regions. It is very cold in the north in the winter. What is the climate like?

7. There can be drought and flooding.  Drought is when there is no rain for a long time. The ground gets very hard.  It is then too dry to soak up all of the water when there is heavy rain. This can cause floods. What is the climate like?

8. K2 This is the second highest mountain in the world. Only Mount Everest is taller.   What is the landscape like?

9. The Indus river flows through Pakistan and into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the longest rivers in the world. What is the landscape like?

10. What is the landscape like? Thar is a huge desert that is spread across both Pakistan and India. “ Thar Desert, Jaisalmer ” by Ninara is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

11. The Pakistan Monument is a popular tourist destination in Islamabad. What landmarks can be seen?

12. Faisal Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Asia.  What landmarks can be seen? “ Faisal Mosque ” by Guilhem Vellut is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

13. Mohenjo-daro is a group of mounds and ruins on the bank of the Indus river. People lived there thousands of years ago. What landmarks can be seen?

14. What is the wildlife like? There are brown bears, black Himalayan bears and snow leopards in the northern mountains of Pakistan.

15. What is the wildlife like? Crocodiles and pythons can be found near to where the Indus river flows into the Arabian Sea.  Wild boars are common in the hills near Islamabad.

16. Forests grow on mountain slopes in some areas.  Dry bushes grow in desert areas.  Wheat and sugarcane are two of the main crops. What plants can be seen? desert bushes “ Thar Desert IV. ” by Honza Soukup is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEE sugarcane

17. Nihari is a traditional dish. It is a slow-cooked stew. What foods are popular? Kulcha is a type of flatbread. It is made with plain flour and yoghurt.  Lassi is a popular drink.

18. Pakistan can have a lot of earthquakes.  Their national sport is field hockey. The national animal is a markhor. This is a type of wild goat. Interesting Facts

19. Quick Quiz ? 1. What continent is Pakistan located on? 2. What colours are found on the flag? 3. Name a landmark. 4. Name a popular food. 5. What is the national sport? Asia green and white  The Pakistan Monument, the Falsal Mosque or Mohenjo-daro nihari, kulcha or lassi field hockey

20. The climate in many parts of Pakistan is arid (dry). The north of the country experiences a much cooler climate than the south.  Climate Winters are cold with temperatures falling as low as 2°C (36°F). Summers can be extremely hot with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F) in June. Drought is a common problem in Pakistan because of the lack of rain. During the rainy season, there can be extreme rainfall in some parts of Pakistan. If the ground is dry from drought, it cannot absorb the vast quantity of rain water. This leads to flooding. 

21. The Indus river is roughly 1976 miles (3180km) long. It flows through China, India and Pakistan then out into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the longest rivers in the world.  The highest mountain, K2, is found in the north of the country in the Karakoram range. Standing at 8611m (28,251ft) it is the second highest mountain in the world. Zalzal lake was formed in 2005 by an earthquake which caused a mountain to slide into a valley. This cut off two streams, creating a new body of water.  Physical Features

22. Human Features The Pakistan Monument was built in Islamabad between 2004 and 2007 to symbolise the unity of the people of the country. Rohtas Fort was built in the 16th century by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri to protect the area from the Mughal emperor and his army. In 1997, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

23. Human Features After the formation of Pakistan, Karachi was the first capital of the country. However, in 1959, it was decided that a new capital city should be built. Work started on creating Islamabad in 1961 and it became Pakistan’s official capital in 1967.  Islamabad is home to many important places such as the National Assembly Building, the Faisal Mosque, the University of Islamabad and the president’s house.

24. Lassi (a mixture of water, yoghurt, spices and fruit) is a popular drink, as is tea or chai.  Many traditional foods in Pakistan use spices such as turmeric, cardamon, coriander and garam masala. Common foods include biriyani (a rice dish) and daal (a dish made with lentils). Flatbreads, such as paratha, naan and roti are often eaten with these dishes. Food and Drink

25. Wildlife and Vegetation Pakistan is home to a diverse range of animals. Many migratory birds visit the country during the winter months, including ducks, geese and flamingos. Some species, such as Indus river dolphins and snow leopards, are extremely rare and can be found in very few other countries in the world. The long-tailed marmot is a large rodent that lives in alpine meadows and grassy areas. Dry grasses grow well in Pakistan’s deserts and areas prone to drought. Evergreen forests grow in the cooler, mountainous regions. 

26. Famous People Benazir Bhutto -  former prime minister of Pakistan and the first woman to govern an Islamic-majority country Wasim Akram - former cricketer, considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time Many famous people come from Pakistan including: Edhi - was a  Gujarati Muhajir  born into a  Memon   Muslim  family in  Bantva , Gujarat, India. He publicly expressed that he was not a "very religious person", and that he was "neither for religion or against it".On his faith, he stated that he was a " humanitarian ", telling others that "empty words and long phrases do not impress  God " and to "show Him your faith" through action.His mother had brought him up teaching love and care for humans.

27. 1. Which continent is Pakistan located on? 2. Which countries border Pakistan? Quick Quiz 3. What is the name of the currency used there? 4. What are the official languages? 5. Name the capital city. 6. Name a human feature you might see in Pakistan. 7. What is the the highest mountain in the country? 8. What is lassi? 9. Name three animals found in the country. 10. Who is Malala Yousafzai?

28. 1. Which continent is Pakistan located on? Asia Quick Quiz Answers 2. Which countries border Pakistan? Iran, Afghanistan, China and India 3. What is the name of the currency used there? Pakistani rupee 4. What are the official languages? English and Urdu 5. Name the capital city. Islamabad

29. 6. Name a human feature you might see in Pakistan. The Islamabad Monument, Rohtas Fort, the National Assembly Building, the Faisal Mosque, the University of Islamabad and the president’s house. Quick Quiz Answers 7. What is the the highest mountain in the country? K2 8. What is lassi? A mixture of water, yoghurt, spices and fruit 9. Name three animals found in the country. Any three of the following: snow leopards, Indus river dolphins, ducks, geese, flamingoes , long-tailed marmots 10. Who is Malala Yousafzai? A Pakistani activist, author and campaigner for women’s rights