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Pakistan
Islamabad · Asia
Overview
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Urdu: پاکستان Pākistān) is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit. Despite this, Pakistan continues to attract tourists due to its unique, diverse cultures and landscapes. The history buff can rejoice at the vast number of ruins from ancient civilisations, such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and Taxila; the architecture lover can feast their eyes at Mughal-era architecture; and the adventurous traveller can try their luck at scaling the vast number of mountain peaks, including K2.
Country facts
Flag
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Capital
Islamabad
Region
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Area
881,912 km²
Landlocked
No
Independent
Yes
UN member
Yes
ISO code
PK · PAK
Official name
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Coordinates
30.00, 70.00
External sources
Nearby in Pakistan6
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