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All you know about Pakistan

By Areeja ManaimPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Pakistan is a country located in South Asia. It shares borders with India to the east Afghanistan and Iran to the west China to the northeast and the Arabian Sea to the south. The capital city of Pakistan is Islamabad and its largest city is Karachi.

Here are some key points about Pakistan

1. Independence Pakistan gained independence from British rule on August 14 1947 and was established as a separate nation for Muslims in the region.

2. Population Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world with a population of over 220 million people. It is a diverse country with various ethnic and linguistic groups with the majority being Punjabi Pashtun Sindhi and Baloch.

3. Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic. The President is the head of state while the Prime Minister is the head of government.

4. Official Languages Urdu is the national language of Pakistan while English is widely used in official and legal capacities. There are also numerous regional languages spoken throughout the country including Punjabi Sindhi Pashto and Balochi.

5. Religion Islam is the dominant religion in Pakistan with the majority of the population being Muslims. However there are also significant religious and ethnic minorities including Christians Hindus Sikhs and others.

6. Economy Pakistan has a mixed economy with agriculture industry and services sectors contributing to its GDP. It is known for its textile industry agricultural products and the production of goods such as textiles cement and steel.

7. Tourism Pakistan is a country with diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. It is home to several historical sites including ancient civilizations like Mohenjo Daro and Taxila as well as beautiful natural attractions like the Karakoram mountain range the Thar Desert and the picturesque valleys of Swat and Hunza.

8. Challenges Pakistan faces various challenges including poverty corruption terrorism and political instability. The country has made efforts to address these issues and promote development and stability.

It is important to note that the above information is a general overview, and Pakistan has a rich history culture and regional diversity that cannot be fully captured in a brief description.

Pakistan rank in the world can vary depending on the specific aspect or indicator being considered. Here are some rankings related to Pakistan based on various factors

1. Population Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world with over 220 million people.

2. Land area Pakistan is the 33rd largest country in the world in terms of land area.

3. Economy Pakistan economy is one of the largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity PPP. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021 Pakistan ranked 24th in the world in terms of GDP PPP.

4. Human Development Index HDI the HDI is a measure of overall human development considering factors such as life expectancy education and income. According to the United Nations Development Programme UNDP 2020 report Pakistan ranked 154th out of 189 countries in the HDI.

5. Global Peace Index GPI the GPI ranks countries based on their level of peacefulness. According to the 2021 GPI Pakistan ranked 153rd out of 163 countries.

6. Press Freedom Index the Press Freedom Index measures the level of freedom of the press in different countries. According to the 2021 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders Pakistan ranked 145th out of 180 countries.

It is important to note that rankings can change over time as new data becomes available and methodologies evolve. The rankings provided here are based on the available information up until my knowledge cutoff in September 2021.

And this all information you need about Pakistan.

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