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Pakistan

Asia · 240 million

About Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a sovereign country located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Islamabad, and the country is home to approximately 241 million people. In its native languages, the country is known as “Pakistan”, “پاكستان”. English and Urdu are recognised as official or widely-spoken languages, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Pakistan. The official currency in circulation is the Pakistani rupee (₨), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Pakistan is widely recognised for K2, cricket and Sufi music traditions. People from Pakistan are referred to as Pakistani.

Geography & climate

Pakistan covers approximately 796,095 km² of territory, making it a large country by land area. It shares land borders with 4 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Pakistan sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 30.0° N, 70.0° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+05:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Pakistan can be summarised as: indus plains & karakoram peaks with hot lowlands, alpine north. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 241 million inhabitants, Pakistan is among the most populous countries in the world. Linguistic life is plural here: English and Urdu are all in active use, with regional and minority tongues often adding further variety. Citizens are formally known in English as Pakistani, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Pakistani rupee (₨) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Pakistan should familiarise themselves with the capital, Islamabad, the local time zone (UTC+05:00), the local currency (Pakistani rupee). The international dialling prefix is +92, which is required when phoning a Pakistan number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the left side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .pk, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Pakistan is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Pakistan is generally classified within the Asia region and more specifically the Southern Asia subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "South Asia" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Pakistan shares land borders with 4 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

Pakistan's K2 is the world's second-highest mountain and widely considered the most dangerous 8,000-metre peak — its summit fatality rate is roughly four times higher than Everest's.

Pakistan in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Pakistan appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Pakistan carries the personality tags “🏔️ Mountain Giant” and “🌙 Islamic Republic”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Pakistan to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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