Pakistan is a country with a rich heritage and culture. Strong economic fundamentals as well as international political and economic support are transforming Pakistan into a modern and progressive nation. A trip through Pakistan is a face to face encounter with a fascinating land that has withstood countless invasions and preserved the essence of its conquerors in the form of present day monuments and archaeological heritage.
Pakistan is hub of the world s greatest mountain chains, Pakistan is endowed with a rich and varied flora and fauna. High Himalayas, Karakoram and the Hindukush ranges with their alpine meadows and permanent snow line, coniferous forests down the sub-mountain scrub, the vast Indus plain merging into the great desert, the coast line and wetlands, all offer a remarkably rich variety of vegetation and associated wildlife including avifauna, both endemic and migratory.About five longest glaciers of the world are in Pakistan covering more than 1500 square km. Pakistan boasts of the most concentration of the high mountains in the world,82 peaks over 7000 meters (23,000ft.) within a radius of 180 Km.
Population
148.723 million
Location
South Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west and China in the north.
Religions
Islam 97%, Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, and others 3%
Languages
Urdu is the national language, which is spoken throughout Pakistan. English is extensively used in official and commercial circles. The main regional languages are Balochi, Balti, Burushashki, Khowar, Panjabi, Pushto, Sindi, Shina.
Tourism
Tourism has been declared an industry and as such holds great promise for prospective investors interested in exploring the true potential of a land as rich and diverse in its culture as it is in its geographical distribution.
From snowcapped mountains in the north, with vast fertile plains of the Punjab, rugged land of the south, deserts and a long seacoast, Pakistan has all the hall marks to become a major tourist attraction. |
