Pakistan
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Capital
Islamabad
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Local time
23:36
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Population
210.4 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+92
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Currency
Rs PKR (rupee)
Pakistan
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Capital
Islamabad
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Local time
23:36
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Population
210.4 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+92
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Currency
Rs PKR (rupee)
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Average Salary
$ 239
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Petrol price
€ 0.94 pl
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Precipitation
494mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
803 940 km2
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Protected Area
11%
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Forest Area
2%
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Agricultural area
47%
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Railways
9255km
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Annual air passengers
9.63 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Punjabi
Sindhi
Pashtun
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Religion
Islam - 97 %
Islam - 97 %
Christian
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Literacy rates
57.0%
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Languages
Punjabi - 48 %
Sindhi - 12 %
Saraiki - 10 %
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Armed Forces
935 800
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Alcohol consumption
0.1 l/person
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Smoking
41.9%
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Diabetes
8.1%
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Malaria
9%
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Tuberculosis
270 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
textiles and apparel, food processing, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer, shrimp
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Agriculture
cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, milk, beef, mutton
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Natural Resources
land, natural gas reserves, limited petroleum, poor quality coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone
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Energy Import
24%
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Natural Resources
land, natural gas reserves, limited petroleum, poor quality coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone
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Renewable Energy
47%
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CO2 Emissions
166 298kt
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Ease of Business
147 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
9
What not to do when visiting Pakistan
Pakistan Don't be surprised most businesses are closed on Fridays in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Don't assume "no" means "no" - always ask at least three times as it's common to refuse few times before accepting something.
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Pakistan Don’t forget greetings are usually between members of the same sex, but people in the middle class may greet also across sex lines. Women generally hug and kiss. Pakistanis ask about the person’s health, family, and business success during the greeting.
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Did you know?
Pakistan houses the Karakoram highway, the world’s highest paved road by altitude above sea level.
Pakistan Don't wear shorts or tight clothing - it will attract unwanted attention
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Pakistan Don’t show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public. Keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
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Pakistan Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Pakistan Don't be surprised by occasional silence in discussions - it’s also a communication tool.
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Pakistan Don’t necessarily ask about a person's wife or daughter - ask about the whole family or health.
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Pakistan Don’t take pictures of military installations and nuclear sites - it’s illegal.
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Pakistan Don’t drink tap water - use bottled one instead.
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Pakistan Don’t give alcohol.
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Pakistan Don’t eat, give or receive the gifts with the left hand - use the right hand or both hands. Gifts are usually not open when received.
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Pakistan Don’t ignore the required security matters when tempting to visit Karakoram mountains - assisting to lost or injured visitors in such remote areas can be difficult.
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Pakistan Don’t give white flowers - they are used at weddings.
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Pakistan Don’t forget same-sex sexual conduct is criminalised in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Don’t forget the monsoon season usually runs from late June to early October, particularly in Sindh and Punjab provinces.
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