- Pakistan became an Islamic republic in 1956.
- In 1971, there was a civil war in East
Pakistan that led to the creation of Bangladesh
- Pakistan has the second largest Muslim
population in the world. It is second to Indonesia.
- About one fifth of the population lives below
the international poverty line (US $1.25 per day).
- More than 60 languages are spoken in
Pakistan. English is the official language of Pakistan and is used in
government.
- 96% of the population is Muslims. Just over
1.5% is Christian.
- Pakistan has the sixth largest military force
in the world.
- Pakistan has cold, dry winters and hot, wet
summers.
- Despite once being called the world’s most
dangerous country in a British magazine (The Economist), the tourism
industry is growing in Pakistan.
- The official and national sport of Pakistan
is field hockey. Cricket, however, is the most popular sport. The national
side won the ICC World Cup in 1992.
- Pakistan qualified for the Golf World Cup for
the first time in 2009.
- One goal of the current government is to see
the literacy rate reach at least 85% over the next few years.
- About 1.7 million refugees from Afghanistan live in Pakistan.
Main Languages Spoken; Urdu, English,
Population: 18 cores
Attraction: Second largest Muslim population, world's largest forts
in the world, Rani Kot Fort. Badshahi
Mosque
Kaghan Valley
National Dish: Biryani, Karhai, Nihari, Haleem, Pilao
Hottest Temp: +45
Coldest Temp: -10
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