Fun facts about Pakistan
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The name Pakistan was coined as an acronym by Choudhry Rahmat Ali, representing various homelands including Panjab and Baluchistan.
Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.
From the “Etymology” section
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Taxila was one of the earliest universities in the world, established during the late Vedic period.
Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.
From the “History” section
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Pakistan has a diverse geography that includes coastal plains, glaciated mountains, deserts, and forests.
Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.
From the “Geography” section
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The Indus River, which is 1,609 km long, traverses Pakistan from Kashmir to the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.
From the “Geography” section
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Pakistan is the only country established in the name of Islam, with a vision to unite Muslims worldwide.
Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre.
From the “Government and politics” section
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