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Pakistan<\/b><\/h1>\n

(Islamic Republic of Pakistan)<\/p>\n

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Capital of Pakistan<\/strong>: Islamabad<\/p>\n

Population (Estimated July 2012)<\/strong>: 190,291,129<\/p>\n

Area<\/strong>: 796,096km2 <\/sup>or 307,374mi2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Currency<\/strong>: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)<\/p>\n

Official Language<\/strong>: Urdu and English (but 48% of the population speak Punjabi the most spoken language in Pakistan)<\/p>\n

Political Information<\/strong>: Federal Presidential, Parliamentary Republic<\/p>\n

Official Religion<\/strong>: Islam
\n(approximately 95% of the population are Muslim and 5% are Christian or Hindu).<\/p>\n

Highest Mountain<\/strong>: K2 at 8,611m or 28,251ft (worlds 2nd<\/sup> highest)<\/p>\n

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GDP Official Exchange Rate <\/strong>(OER is more precise at gauging a countries economic power)<\/em><\/p>\n

(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $204.1 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

GDP (OER) Per Capita <\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

GDP Purchasing Power Parity <\/strong>(PPP is good for gauging living conditions and use of resources but not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States)<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $488 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

GDP (PPP) Per Capita <\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: $2,800 (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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T<\/strong>ime Zone (GMT\/UTC)<\/strong>: +5:00<\/p>\n

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Counties\/Provinces\/States<\/strong>: 4 provinces, 1 territory*, and 1 capital territory**; Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas*, Islamabad Capital Territory**, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly North-West Frontier Province), Punjab, Sindh<\/p>\n

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Leaders<\/strong>: President Mamnoon HUSSAIN (since 9 September 2013) with\u00a0Interim Prime Minister Nasir-UL-MULK (since 1 June 2018); Imran KHAN to be sworn in as prime minister on 11 August 2018 following his party’s majority win in the 25 July 2018 National Asembly election<\/p>\n

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Additional<\/strong>: Gained independence from British India on the 14th<\/sup> of August 1947.<\/p>\n

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Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.<\/p>\n

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Pakistan<\/h2>\n

Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country situated in South Asia. It shares borders with India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the north. The Arabian Sea lies to the south of Pakistan. <\/p>\n

With a population exceeding 220 million people, Pakistan is the fifth most populous country globally. The capital city is Islamabad, whilst Karachi is the largest city and economic centre of the country. The official languages are Urdu and English, and the currency is the Pakistani Rupee. <\/p>\n

Pakistan boasts a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with influences from various civilisations including the Indus Valley Civilisation, Persian Empire, Islamic Caliphates, and British colonial rule. The country is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, historical sites, and vibrant traditions. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas in the north to the sandy beaches of the Arabian Sea in the south, Pakistan offers a wide range of natural beauty and cultural experiences for visitors. <\/p>\n

With a history spanning thousands of years, Pakistan possesses a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern influences, rendering it a captivating destination for travellers from across the globe.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h3>\n