PAKISTAN
| Capital City | Islamabad |
| Geographic Location | Located at the South Asia, Pakistan has borders with Arab Sea at south, India at east, Iran at west, Afghanistan at northwest and China at north east. |
| Geographic Coordinates | 30 00 N, 70 00 E |
| Climate | A hot and dry dessert climate is dominant. Ther northwest is hot and the north is pretty cold. |
| Time Zone | GMT +5 |
| Language | URDU |
| Other Languages | Official Language: English |
| Monetary Unit | Pakistani Rupee |
Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 0092, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
| Mobile Phone | GSM 900/1800 |
| Important Phone Nos. | Ambulance 115, Police 15, Fire Brigade 16 |
| Internet | .pk |
| Opening Hours | Banks; 9a.m. - 1:30p.m. (Mon-Thur), 9a.m. - 12:30p.m. (Fri) Shops; 9/10a.m. - 1p.m. and 3p.m. - 7p.m. (Sat-Thur) Public Offices; 8a.m. 3p.m. (Mon-Thur, Sat), 8a.m. - 12p.m. (Fri) |
| Public Holidays | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Ashura, Labour Day (1 May), Pakistan Independence Day (14 August), Pakistan Defence Day (6 September), Eid al-Fitr (Festival of the Breaking of the Fast), Iqbal Day (9 November) Christmas Day (25 December), the main holiday season (July-August). |
| Electric | 220V 50HzHz |
General Information
With a history getting all the religions together, Pakistan is the country of markets in narrow streets, majestic nature scenes, mountains with high peaks, historical monuments and long coasts.
Badshahi Mosque of Lahore, Chukundi Cemetery, the Old Makli Cemetery which is 101 km away from Karachi and one of the best acropolises in the world, Rawat Citadel and Rohtas Citadel being 109 km away from Rawalpindi are among the major historical sites of Pakistan.
A great deal of historical highlights from the Mughal Empire term are found in the country. Lahore City founded at Ravi River is filled with such attractions. Vizier Khan Mosque, Shalimar Garden and Jehangir Cemetery are a few examples.
Located between the most popular valleys of country, Murree and Nathiagali valleys, Ayubia National Park is 2,450 m high from the sea level. You should travel this park of alluring colourful butterflies, clear waters, an endless number of plant and flower species. Also, after Everest, the world's second highest peak which is K2 is placed at Pakistan.
Karachi placed at the south and stretching along the Arab Sea is famous for its kms long beaches and city markets.
Badshahi Mosque of Lahore, Chukundi Cemetery, the Old Makli Cemetery which is 101 km away from Karachi and one of the best acropolises in the world, Rawat Citadel and Rohtas Citadel being 109 km away from Rawalpindi are among the major historical sites of Pakistan.
A great deal of historical highlights from the Mughal Empire term are found in the country. Lahore City founded at Ravi River is filled with such attractions. Vizier Khan Mosque, Shalimar Garden and Jehangir Cemetery are a few examples.
Located between the most popular valleys of country, Murree and Nathiagali valleys, Ayubia National Park is 2,450 m high from the sea level. You should travel this park of alluring colourful butterflies, clear waters, an endless number of plant and flower species. Also, after Everest, the world's second highest peak which is K2 is placed at Pakistan.
Karachi placed at the south and stretching along the Arab Sea is famous for its kms long beaches and city markets.
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