Overview Of Pakistan

Pakistan,It's full name is "The Islamic Republic of Pakistan" is a country in South Asia, marking the region where South Asia converges with Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a 1,046 kilometer (650 mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea in the south, and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast.Pakistan is now the sixth most populous country in the world and has one of the largest Muslim populations in the world. the Founder name is Quaid-e-Azam and poet is Allama Muhammed Iqbal.

Small History Of Pakistan:

Its territory was a part of the pre-partitioned British India and has a long history of settlement and civilization including the Indus Valley Civilization. The region has been invaded by the Greeks, Persians, Arabs, Afghans, Turks, and Mongols. The territory was incorporated into British India in the nineteenth century. Since its independence, the country has been characterized by periods of military and economic growth interspersed with political instability.If you want to read more history of Pakistan, then click here.

The independent day of Pakisatn is 14-Aug-1947, under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League, Its first name was Only "Pakistan"and was renamed the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 1956. Pakistan was a founding member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Developing 8 Countries (D8) and Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). It is also a member of the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), G33 developing countries, Group of 77 developing nations (G77) and all the above it is the only muslim nuclear power in the world.

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1. History Of Pakistan
2. Northern Areas Of Pakistan
3. Tourism Of Pakistan
4. Islamabad,Capital Of Pakistan
5. Baluchistan
6. Punjab
7. Sarhad(NWFP)

Tourism of Pakistan

Tourism is one of the growing industry in Pakistan, based on its diverse cultures,Historical Buildings, peoples and landscapes. The variety of attractions range from the ruins of ancient civilizations such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and Taxila, to the Himalayan hill stations, which attract those interested in field and winter sports. Pakistan is home to several mountain peaks over 7,000 metres (22,970 ft), which attracts adventurers and mountaineers from around the world, especially K2.which is the world 2nd largest mountain in the world. The people of northern areas depend on tourism also. and also the famous lake"Saif-ul-malook" which is the naturally build highest lake in the world.the location of this lake is so superb .From April to September tourist of domestic and international type visited these areas which became the earn of living for local people. The northern parts of Pakistan have many old fortresses, towers and other architecture as well as the Hunza and Chitral valleys, the latter being home to the small pre-Islamic Animist Kalash community who claim descent from the army of Alexander the Great. In the Punjab is the site of Alexander's battle on the Jhelum River and the historic city Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital with many examples of Mughal architecture such as the Badshahi Masjid, Shalimar Gardens, Tomb of Jahangir and the Lahore Fort.The Capital of Pakistan is Islamabad,which is also the one of the bet cities in the world,famously known as the city of rest. To promote Pakistan's unique and various cultural heritage, the prime minister launched "Visit Pakistan 2007".