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Pakistan is located in south Asia, sharing its western border with Iran, its northwestern border with Afghanistan, its northern border with China, and its eastern border with India. The capital city is Islamabad.
Basic Facts and information About Pakistan





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  • Population: 162,419,946
  • Land Area: 778,720 sq km
  • Capital City: Islamabad
  • Languages: English(official),  Sindhi,  Urdu,  Pashtu,  Balochi,  Punjabi,  Siraiki,  Hindko,  Brahui,  Burushaski
  • Religions: Christian, 77% Muslim (mostly Sunni), 20% Muslim (mostly Shiite), Hindu, 3% other
  • Government: federal republic
  • Date of independence: 8/14/1947
  • GDP: $347.3 billion (2004 est.)

These data are from the World Factbook


  • Visit the Pakistan country page of MSU's globalEDGE.


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