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Pakistan, the land of the Mughals, is a Muslim republic located in the heart of Asia. It lies on the north-west of the Indian sub-continent, with Iran on the west of it and Afghanistan in the north.
Pakistan, that multi-dimensional country of natural and historical wonders has finally arrived on the world tourist map. A journey through Pakistan is a fascinating encounter with a country that has withstood countless invasions, absorbed the culture and ethos of its conquerors and preserved their essence in monuments and archaeological heritage.
Landscapes that are the dream of poets and nature lovers, exciting mountain trails, hospitable and simple people, exotic cuisine and a culture that goes back 5000 years are just a few of the treasures that unfold once you are in the country. Half a dozen civilizations flourished here and left their signature on the culture, art, architecture and cuisine.
Pakistan is southern Asia’s best kept secret and is almost unknown to western travelers. The modern nation was created in 1947 when Pakistan, together with India, gained independence from British rule. Featuring a mosaic of ancient and modern cities, secluded mountain valleys and mighty peaks, it is a country of extraordinary variety and great ethnic diversity. Within the borders of Pakistan the mighty River Indus flows from the snow clad peaks of the Karakoram through the fertile fields of the Punjab and the deserts of Sind, to the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, a journey of almost 2000km.
Pakistan fostered a five thousand year old civilization, remnants of which can still be seen in the ruins of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa. The land was an important halt on the trade route from Central Asia into India and across to China. Over the Khyber Pass, Kurram Pass, Bolan Pass and the Khunjerab Pass, caravans laden with dried fruits, silk, wool and precious stones labored to their final destinations.
So if you are seeking adventure, want to lose yourself in nature's wonders, looking for some cultural stimulation or just want to intermingle with the incredibly warm and hospitable people of Pakistan, visit Pakistan and take back lingering memories of this country of diverse landscapes and people.
The country comprises of four provinces, Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). In addition, there are the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Gilgit Baltistan and the northern part of Jammu & Kashmir. The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad with its twin city Rawalpindi, while its largest city is Karachi in Sind.
Pakistan emerged on the world map on August 14, 1947 located in the hub of the South Asian sub-continent a home of rich historical and cultural heritage. The great Indus Valley Civilization in the pre-historic era, the centre of old empires, religions and cultures having rich and over 2500 years old history. Strategically being located at the junction, it connects Southeast Asia with Middle East and Iran in the West with accessibility to the landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics. This land has been a witness to the history and civilization changes with immense impacts on it's people as well as their language and culture.
Pakistan is situated between 24 and 37 degrees Latitudes and between 61 and 75.5 degrees Longitude. China in the North, Afghanistan and Iran in the West and India in the east are the surrounding countries. Arabian Sea lying in it's south having a coastline of 1000kms length with fascinating beaches. Pakistan is connected with China over land by Karakoram Highway along the famous Silk Route. It is also linked with India by air, train and road. Afghanistan and Iran have air and road links with Pakistan.
Pakistan is blessed by nature with rare landscape, the towering mountains, plateau, plains, deserts and the attractive sunny beaches. More than half of area is mountainous, especially north and north western parts have hundreds of mountains over 6000 meters altitude. Impressive remains of continents in collision, fifty million years ago, an extremely large island bumped into the mainland Asia to bring into existence the South Asian Subcontinent and let the Himalayas tower skyward. Huge and mighty ranges like Karakoram, the Himalayas and the Hindukush meet here. Valleys of unique beauty and crystal clear lakes with blue water enrich the land of exceptional beauty. Murmuring streams and springs and roaring rivers, most prominent the lion river "mighty Indus".
Dear visitor, we welcome you to our website. Pakistan has wonderful natural and cultural places waiting to greet you with traditional hospitality.
We've embeded a map from Google below for you to explore a bit:
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