3: Land of Pakistan

• How long is Pakistan from north to south?

  1,600 km
• What is the total land area of Pakistan?

  796,096 km²
• What is the width of Pakistan from east to west?

  885 km
• Between which latitudes is Pakistan located?


  24°N and 37°N
• From which longitudes does Pakistan extend?


  61°E to 77°E
• What is the federal capital of Pakistan?


  Islamabad
• Why is Islamabad notable among world capitals?

  It is one of the most modern and well-planned capitals in the world
• What are the four provinces of Pakistan?


  • Punjab
  • Kyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Sindh
• What new identity was assigned to Pakistan's Northern areas on 29th August 2009?


  Gilgit-Baltistan
• What type of autonomy was granted to Gilgit-Baltistan?


  Internal and political autonomy
• What is the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)?


  Muzaffarabad
• How long are Pakistan's coastal areas?


  1,058 km
• What geographical features are indicated on the political map of Pakistan?

  • Longest border with India
  • Shortest border with China
  • Coastal areas along the Arabian Sea
• What is Islamabad known for?

  Profuse green spaces, including Margalla Hills National Park and Shakarparian Hill
• What is a renowned landmark in Islamabad?

  Faisal Mosque
• What architectural style is the Faisal Mosque an example of?

  Modern Islamic architecture
• Which country borders Pakistan to the east?

  India
• What is the length of the line of control (LOC) that separates Pakistan from Indian-held Kashmir?

  806 Km
• Which country lies to the northeast of Pakistan?

  China
• What mountain range is located at the northern end of Pakistan?

  Karakoram range
• What is the length of the Durand Line that establishes the western border with Afghanistan?

  2,611 km
• What is the Wakhan Corridor?

  A narrow strip of Afghan territory separating Pakistan from Central Asia
• Which country does Pakistan share a 909 Km long border with?

  Islamic Republic of Iran
• What is the significance of Pakistan's location?

  • Potential gateway to Central Asia and the Middle East
  • Doorway to the Islamic block
  • Strategic advantage for cooperation and competition
• How does Pakistan provide access to Central Asia?

  • Situated northwest of China and northeast of Iran and Afghanistan
  • Provides transit trade routes to landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asian States
  • Access to a region rich in natural resources and growing economies
• Why is the Arabian Sea significant for trade?

  • Warm water sea providing major shipping lanes
  • Source of oil and gas
  • Connects the Indian Ocean to the Persian Gulf
• How should one describe the location of China, Afghanistan, Iran, and India in relation to Pakistan?

  • China: Northeast
  • Afghanistan: West
  • Iran: Southwest
  • India: East
• Which country shares the longest border with Pakistan?

  India
• What is the length of the border between Pakistan and India?

  3,310 km
• What is the length of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

  2,640 km
• What is the length of the border between Pakistan and China?

  600 km
• What is the border name between Pakistan and India?

  Wagha Border
• What is the border name between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

  Durand Line
• What is the border name between Pakistan and China?

  Knomjereb
• In which part of Asia is Pakistan located?

  South Asia
• Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?

  Arabian Sea
• Which major mountain range is located in the north of Pakistan?

  Himalayas
• What three regions does Pakistan connect strategically?

  South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East
• Why is Gwadar Port significant?

  It is located near an important sea route.
• Pakistan's location makes it a central point for trade between which two continents?

  Asia and Europe