Pakistan
Capital
Islamabad
Population
~231 million
Currency
Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Urdu (national), English (official), Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi
- Religion
- Predominantly Sunni Islam, Shia minority
- Climate
- Mostly hot and dry; temperate in northwest; arctic in mountains
Culture & History
Known for: Indus Valley civilization, nuclear power status, and Kashmir conflict with India
Also famous for: K2 (second highest mountain), cricket passion, Mughal architecture, diverse landscapes (mountains, deserts, plains)
Food: Biryani, Nihari, Kebabs
Brief History
Part of British India, created 1947 as Muslim homeland, history of military rule and political instability, key US ally in War on Terror