Pakistan
Federal parliamentary republicIndependent since 1947
Official:
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Local name:
Pakistan
Region:
South Asia
Area:
796,100 km²
Capital:
Islamabad
Geography
Pakistan is a country between the Himalayas and the Arabian Gulf. The land has a total area of 796,100 km² (307,376 mi²) and a total coastline of 1,046 km (650.0 mi). This land area is approximately 114% of the area of Texas. Pakistan is thus one of the largest countries in Asia and the 35th biggest in the world. Most of the population (63%) resides within rural regions.Pakistan is comparatively high at an average elevation of 900 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (K2) is at 8,611 meters. The country has about 100 islands. There are direct national borders with the four neighboring countries Afghanistan, China, India and Iran. The distance between New York City and the Capital Islamabad is about 11,090 km (6,891 mi).
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Current time in Pakistan:
The countrywide time in Pakistan is Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Pakistan.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 5 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
March 2023
The countrywide time in Pakistan is Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Pakistan.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 5 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:231,402,000
Population per km²:290.7
Life expectancy males:Ø 63.9 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 68.8 yearsBirth rate:
28.0 ‰Death rate:
7.1 ‰Males/Females:
50.5% : 49.5%Population pyramid
The currency in Pakistan is the Pakistanian rupee (PKR).
1 Rupee is divided into 100 Paisa.
Status: 03/16/2023
1 Rupee is divided into 100 Paisa.
Status: 03/16/2023
1 US dollar = 283.95 Rupees
1000 Rupees = 3.52 US dollar
1000 Rupees = 3.52 US dollar
The climate in Pakistan
The climate in Pakistan is subtropical, so it is much drier and warmer than in the most parts of the US or Central Europe. Only in a few humid months per year is the intensity of rain a bit higher. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 20 and 39 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 42 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 6 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Urdu
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Punjabi | 48.2 % |
| Pashto | 13.1 % |
| Sindhi | 11.8 % |
| Saraiki | 9.8 % |
| Urdu | 7.6 % |
| Balochi | 3.0 % |
| Hindko | 2.4 % |
| Brahui | 1.2 % |
| other | 2.9 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Christs | 1.6% |
| Hinduists | 2.0% |
| Sunni | 80.0% |
| Shia | 15.0% |
| other | 1.4% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 348.26 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 35.57 bn $ |
| Importations: | 76.39 bn $ |
| Tourism receipts: | 765.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 4.4 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 9.50 % |
| › Corruption index: | 27 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 92.3 bn kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan is a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
In terms of revenues, the Philippines still ranks 142nd in the world and, with an average annual income of 1,470 USD is one of the lower middle-income countries.
Land use
| 5% Urban areas: | 35,872 km² |
| 47% Agricultural areas: | 374,406 km² |
| 5% Forest: | 38,452 km² |
| 3% Water areas: | 25,220 km² |
| 44% Others: | 347,371 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 264,175 km |
| Railways: | 11,881 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 57 |
| › Airports: | 21 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad / Capital | Islamabad | 1,015,000 |
| Karachi | Sindh | 14,910,000 |
| Lahore | Punjab | 11,126,000 |
| Faisalabad | Punjab | 3,204,000 |
| Rawalpindi | Punjab | 2,098,000 |
| Gujranwala | Punjab | 2,027,000 |
| Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 1,970,000 |
| Multan | Punjab | 1,872,000 |
| Hyderabad | Sindh | 1,733,000 |
| Quetta | Balochistan | 1,001,000 |
| Muzaffarabad | Azad Kashmir | 725,000 |
| Kotli | Azad Kashmir | 640,000 |
| Bhimbar | Azad Kashmir | 343,000 |
| Sukkur | Sindh | 336,000 |
| Mingora | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 280,000 |
| Larkana | Sindh | 270,000 |
| Mardan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 246,000 |
| Gilgit | Gilgit-Baltistan | 10,000 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | constitutionally allowed |
Existing trade agreements
Alliances
Country comparison: India / Pakistan
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