Facts and Figures

Location Southern Asia
Bordered By Iran, Afghanistan, China, India

Total Area 310,404 sq mi (803,943 sq km)
Comparative Area slightly less than twice the size of California
Greatest Distance E-W 800 mi (1,287 km)
Greatest Distance N-S 935 mi (1,505 km)
Coastline 506 mi (814 km)

Highest Point K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), 28,250 ft (8,611 m)
Lowest Point Indian Ocean coast, 0 ft (0 m)

Natural Resources natural gas, petroleum, coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone

Nationality Pakistani
Population (July 2007 est) 164,741,924
Largest Cities Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad

Ethnic Groups Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashtun (Pathan), Baloch, Muhajir
Religions Muslim, other
Languages Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Pashtu, Urdu (official), Balochi, Hindko, Brahui, English (official), Burushaski

Capital Islamabad
Form of Government federal republic
Present Constitution Adopted December 31, 2003 (suspended November 3, 2007)
Chief of State President Pervez Musharraf (since June 20, 2001)
Head of Government Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz (since August 28, 2004)
Cabinet Cabinet appointed by the Prime Minister
Legislature bicameral Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)
Judiciary Supreme Court, Federal Islamic (Shari'a) Court
Administrative Divisions 4 provinces, 1 territory, 1 capital territory

Currency Pakistani Rupee
Per Capita Income $2,600
Industries textiles and apparel, food processing, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer, shrimp
Agricultural Products cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables; milk, beef, mutton, eggs
Export Commodities textiles, rice, leather goods, sports goods, chemicals, manufactures, carpets and rugs
Import Commodities petroleum, petroleum products, machinery, plastics, transportation equipment, edible oils, paper and paperboard, iron and steel, tea

Independence Achieved August 14, 1947
From United Kingdom

National Holiday Republic Day, March 23 (1956)
Flag green with a vertical white band on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam

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