Pakistan: flag, capital and facts
Pakistan is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Islamabad. Population — 251,269,164. Area — 881,912 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Pakistan
Green with a white stripe, a crescent moon, and a star.
The capital of Pakistan — Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. Islamabad ends in 'abad', meaning city — it was built on purpose as the capital.
Facts about Pakistan
- Official name
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 251,269,164
- Area
- 881,912 km²
- Currency
- PKR (₨)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 30°, 70°
How to remember the name
The namePakistan ends in 'stan' (land) and holds the mighty K2 and the Karakoram range.
Did you know?
Pakistan is home to K2, the second-highest mountain in the world.
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