Pakistan, Country in South Asia
Description
This South Asian nation stretches from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea and encompasses deserts, mountain ranges, valleys, plains, and coastal areas across four large provinces. The landscape ranges from northern peaks to fertile river lowlands and sandy coastal strips, with different climatic conditions depending on the region.
History
The Indus Valley Civilization developed from 3300 BCE with centers at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, while later conquests by Persians, Greeks, and Mongols shaped the region. Independence from British colonial rule was achieved in 1947 and marked the beginning of a sovereign state.
Culture
In small tea stalls and along the streets, strong spiced chai is served while neighbors and travelers gather together. Tea culture connects people across all regions, and in many places sharing a cup is a daily ritual that encourages conversation and hospitality.
Practical
The currency is the Pakistani Rupee, accepted across all provinces from markets to coastal areas, and a visa is required for most nationalities. International airports in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore provide connections into the country, and currency exchange facilities can be found in larger cities and border crossings.
Did you know?
K2 in the Gilgit-Baltistan region rises to 8611 meters and stands as the second-highest mountain on Earth, while the area also contains the largest concentration of glaciers outside polar regions. More than 7200 glaciers are cataloged, and many of them feed rivers that supply millions of people.
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K2
789 km
Mohenjo-daro
451.9 km
Harappa
158.7 km
Nanga Parbat
629.4 km
Taxila
407 km
Karakoram Highway
822.6 km
Great Rann of Kutch
697.7 km
Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad
466.7 km
Mehrgarh
366.5 km
Badshahi Mosque
324.1 km
Tarbela Dam
440.2 km
Lahore Fort
324.2 km
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
408.6 km
Faisal Mosque
414.3 km
Minar-e-Pakistan
324.3 km
Gaddafi Stadium
322.7 km
Khewra Salt Mine
307.9 km
Mazar-e-Quaid
735.4 km
National Stadium
731.2 km
Mangla Dam
386.4 km
Broad Peak
786.3 km
Tomb of Jahangir
325.1 km
Deosai National Park
651.6 km
Benazir Bhutto International Airport
405.4 km
Sharada Peeth
568.1 km
Rohtas Fort
367 km
Kapoor Haveli
410.6 km
Ranikot Fort
592.5 km
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