Pakistan is an Islamic Republic
and its capital is Islamabad. Pakistan has four provinces: Sindh , Punjab
Balochistan and N.W.F.P. It also includes northern territories of Gilgit , Hunza
, Baltistan. It stretches from the Arabian Sea in the South to the Tibetan
Plateau in the north., over a total area of 796,000 square km.
PAKISTAN is a country with a beautiful and varied landscape. From the awe
inspiring Himalaya mountains of the north to the fertile plains of the Punjab
and the stark desert of Cholistan, Pakistan offers every kind of environment
possible. It is a land of contrast, of surprises that leaves a vivid memory in
the minds of visitors.
CULTURE & HISTORY :
Pakistan is a country with strong cultural tradition. Historically, Pakistan is
the most ancient lands known to man. The amazing history of Pakistan can be
traced back to at least 2500 BC, when a highly developed civilization flourished
in the Indus Valley Area. The ancient wonders found at Moenjodaro, Taxila,
Harrapa etc.
CLIMATE :
Pakistan has some real climatic extremes from the broiling heat of southern
deserts to the freezing cold of the northern mountains. The summer season begins
April till mid September. The best time to visit Pakistan is from September
until March, when the days are cool. But if you want to visit Northern Mountains
the best time is from mid April to September. Because there are lot of snow fall
in winter and it is difficult to travel.
LANGUAGE:
National language of Pakistan is URDU, and understood by major population all
over the country. English is also understood specially in the urban areas and
the northern areas of Pakistan. Other popular languages are Punjabi, Pushto,
Balochi, Brahvi and Hindko. In the Northern Areas Balti, Shina, Burushki and
Khowari languages are spoken.
FLORA FAUNA:
Some of the rarest wildlife in the world are found in this area , including the
Marcopolo sheep, Markhor, ibex, urial, the snow leopard and the famous Himalayan
Brown Bear which is found in Deosai Plains near Skardu. Along the coastal their
is a variety of marine life which includes shellfish, dolphins and shark.
The trees up in the northern mountain zone include fir, pine, spruce, willow,
eucalyptus, juniper and chinar. Some precious and rare hurbs and shurbs are
found in the nortern areas , specially at the foothills of nangaparbat and
Deosai plains and also at Kirthar National park near Karachi and In Balochistan.
MOUNTAINS:
The Northern regions of Pakistan are known as paradise for mountaineers,
climbers and hikers. It is here the world's three famous mountain ranges meet-
the Himalayas, the Karakoram and the Hindukush. Of the fourteen 8000 m
peaks on earth five is located in Pakistan-including,
1.K-2 (8611 m) Pakistan highest world's 2nd highest.
2. Nanga-Parbat (8125 m ) Pakistan's 2nd highest and worlds 9th.
3. Gasherbrum I( 8048 m ) Pakistan's 3rd highest and world's 11th.
4. Broad peak ( 8047 m ) Pakistan's 4th highest and world's 12th..
5.Gasherbrum II (Pakistan's 5th highest and world's 14th.
GLACIERS:
Except poles there is no place on the earth which can compete with the Pakistan
having ten thousand square miles of glaciers. These glaciers are found in the
northern part of Pakistan.
1. Baltoro(62 km). 2. Biafo(61 km). 3. Batura (58 km). 4. Hisper(61 km)
5. Siachen(75 km)
RIVERS:
Pakistan is also rich in rivers. Indus is one of the largest river of the world
having 2900 km length. Other rivers are Ravi, Chenab, Jehlum, Sutlej found in
Punjab. in the northern region there are many beatiful and rivers, namely, Hunza,
Gilgit, kunhar, Shyok,Braldo and Chitral etc.
LAKES:
There are many lakes spread from Sindh to the Northern part of Pakistan. These
are
1. Kenjhar lake ( Thatta, Sindh ) 2. Haleji (Thatta , Sindh)
3. Manchar ( , Sindh) 4. Rawal lake (Rawalpindi, Punjab)
5. Tarbela lake (Tarbela, ) 6.Lake Saifulmulk, lake Lulusar, Lake doodipatsar(
Kaghan
7. Lake Sadpara and Kachura (Skardu)
God has gifted us with all its blessings. It is now our duty to fully utilized
and take care of these blessings.