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1. Introduction to Pakistan

2. Introduction to Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan came into being as an independent state
on August 14, 1947. It was the result of the Muslim freedom movement
under the inspiring leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
Pakistan extends along either side of the historic Indus River, following
its course from the mountain valleys of the Himalayas down to the
Arabian Sea.
Bordering on India, China, Afghanistan and Iran, it is strategically
located astride the ancient trade routes between Asia and Europe.
Pakistan's 796,095 square kilometers of territory with a population of
about 130 million (now reaching 150+) peace-loving people, include a
wide variety of landscapes, rivers, beaches, from arid deserts to lush
green valleys to stark mountain peaks.

3. Geography of Pakistan
Geographically, Pakistan can be divided into three regions: the lowlands
along the Indus in the south and east, the arid plateau of Baluchistan in
the southwest, and the mountains of the north.
The provinces of Punjab and Sindh, in the east and south, are well
irrigated by the Indus and its tributaries. The land is fertile and produces
most of Pakistan's food. This area, which includes the cities of Karachi,
Islamabad (the capital), Lahore and Rawalpindi, is the most densely-
populated in the country.
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4. Geography of Pakistan
The southwestern province of Baluchistan covers almost half Pakistan's
territory. The land consists of a stony plateau, sparsely populated and
very dry.
Pakistan's mountainous north contains the second tallest peak on Earth,
K2 (28,250 ft., 8611 m), and over 300 glaciers.
Three great mountain ranges stretch across this part of the country: the
Himalayas, the Karakorams and the Hindu Kush. The region's
topography is constantly changing, as frequent earthquakes help the
mountains grow at the remarkable rate of 7 mm (1/4 inch) a year.

5. Pakistan's climate
Pakistan's climate varies according to elevation. April
through September are the most pleasant months in the
mountains, although they bring oppressive heat to the
low-lying plains of the Indus Valley, where midday
temperatures can exceed 40 degrees Celsius (100
degrees F). December through February are the coolest
months, as lowland temperatures drop to between 10-25
degrees C (50-77 degrees F) and the air in the mountains
falls below freezing. Monsoons reach the southern areas
of the country in late summer, although precipitation is
minimal in Baluchistan and in the north and limited in
most of the interior.

6. Basic Facts of Pakistan
 Official Name Islamic Republic of Pakistan
 Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
 Capital Islamabad
 Area 796,095 Sq. km.
 Pakistan Population 197 Million
 Currency Pak Rupee
 Languages Urdu (National language)
 Literacy rate 58%
 Government Parliamentary form
 National Flower Jasmine
 Agriculture Major crops are cotton, wheat, rice and sugarcane
Source: www.pak.gov.pk

7. Rivers of Pakistan
 Indus River: It has a large number of tributaries in both India and
Pakistan and has a total length of about 2897 km from the source to the
point near Karachi where it falls into the Arabian Sea. The main
tributaries of the Indus in India are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and
Sutlej.
 Beas River: The Beas River is the second easternmost of the rivers of the
Punjab, a tributary of Indus River. The river rises in the Himalayas in
central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 km (290 miles)
to the Sutlej River in western Punjab state.
 Jhelum River: It follows the Indo-Pakistan border flowing into the plains
of Punjab, finally joining the Chenab at Trimmu. The total length of the
river is about 450 miles. It has pink water.
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8. Rivers of Pakistan
 Chenab River: It flows through the Jammu region of Jammu and
Kashmir into the plains of the Punjab. It is joined by the Jhelum River at
Trimmu and then by the Ravi River, It then merges with the Sutlej River
near Uch Sharif, Pakistan
 Ravi River: It originates in the Himalayas, It then flows along the Indo-
Pak border for some distance before entering Pakistan and joining the
Chenab River. The total length of the river is about 720 km. It is also
called 'The river of Lahore' since that city is located on its eastern bank.
 Sutlej River: The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow
through the historic crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and
Pakistan. It is located north of the Vindhya Range, south of the Hindu
Kush segment of the Himalayas, and east of the Central Sulaiman Range
in Pakistan.

9. Top 8 Mountains of Pakistan
World
Ranking
Pakistan
Ranking
Name Height in
Meters
Location
2 1 K2 8611 Karakoram
9 2 Nanga Parbat 8126 Himalaya
11 3 Gasherbrum I 8080 Karakoram
12 4 Broad Peak 8047 Karakoram
13 5 Gasherbrum II 8035 Karakoram
17 6 Gasherbrum IV 7925 Karakoram
19 7 Distaghil Sar 7885 Karakoram
21 8 Kunyang Chhish 7852 Karakoram
Source: en.wikipedia.org

10. Valleys of Pakistan
 Kaghan: It is a small town and union council of the Balakot Tehsil, in
Mansehra District of North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan[1]. The valley
extends 155 km, rising from an elevation of 2,134 feet (650 m) to its
highest point, the Babusar Pass, at 13,690 feet (4,170 m).
 Swat: Itis a valley and an administrative district in the North-West
Frontier Province (KPK) of Pakistan located 160 km/100 miles from
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. It is the upper valley of the Swat River,
which rises in the Hindu Kush range.
 Hunza: It is a mountainous valley in Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan
autonomous region, an area under the control of the government of
Pakistan. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at
an elevation of around 2,500 metres (8,200 ft).
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Source: en.wikipedia.org

11. Valleys of Pakistan
 Chitral: translated as field in the native language Khowar, is the capital of
the Chitral District, situated on the western bank of the Kunar River (also
called Chitral River). The town is at the foot of Tirich Mir, the highest
peak of the Hindu Kush, 25,289 ft (7,708 m) high.
 Naraz: It is located in North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. The
Kunhar River, swollen by glacier melt, meanders its way through the
Naran Valley. Makra Peak, Malka Parbat, and Saiful Muluk are the main
attractions
 Shinkari: It is an area in Kohistan of the Indus Valley in the Hindu Kush
mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Source: en.wikipedia.org

12. Beaches of Pakistan
 Hawke’s Bay
 Sandspit
 Paradise Point
 Cape Moze
 Turtle Beach
 Gidani Beach
 Gwadar Beach
 Pasni Beach
 Ormara Beach
 Manora Beach
 Sonmiani Beach
Source: en.wikipedia.org