Pakistan: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Pakistan

Pakistan is a country in Southern Asia. Its capital is Islamabad. It covers about 881,912 km² (340,508 sq mi). Official languages include English and Urdu. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

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Pakistan at a glance

Official name
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Capital
Islamabad
Region
Southern Asia (Asia)
Area
881,912 km² (340,508 sq mi)
Official languages
English and Urdu
Currency
Pakistani rupee (₨)
People
Pakistani
Calling code
+92
Internet domain
.pk
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.

Pakistan is in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (₨).

Pakistan has 2 official languages: English and Urdu.

Pakistan borders Afghanistan, China, India and Iran.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).