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Pakistan. Pop - 180,808,000. Area - 803,940 km2. Capital - Islamabad. Largest City - Karachi. Currency - Pakistani Rupee. Language – Urdu with English as the official language (There are more than 60 languages in Pakistan). Main Religion – Muslim. Time Zone – GMT + 5 hours. Main Airports – Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), Faisalabad (LYP), Islamabad (NA). Climate – Four seasons: a cool, dry winter from December to February; a hot, dry spring from March to May; the summer monsoon, from June to September; and the retreating monsoon period of October to November. Voltage guide 220V-240V. Dialing code 92. Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of South Asian, located to the west of India and is the 6th most populous country in the world. It is home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation which has left many archaelogical treasures as some famous sites such as Taxila, Moenjodaro, Thatta, and Harappa. Pakistan has a unique range of geographical variations including: magnificent coastal beaches, rich agricultural land; the Thar desert; and rugged Mountain peaks and glaciers. The country has 8 regions as summarised below: Azad Kashmir (Pakistan-administered portion of the disputed Kashmir region); Balochistan (Largest and most remote province); Federally Administered Tribal Areas (this area is mostly off-limits to foreigners, and home to the Khyber Pass); Islamabad & Rawalpindi (The capital area includes Islamabad, Rawalpindi, the Margalla Hills and the ancient ruins of Taxila); Northern Areas (Home to some of the world's tallest mountains); North-West Frontier Province (Home of the imposing Pashtuns ); Punjab (The most populous and agriculturally fertile region in the country); and Sindh (Home to the largest city Karachi).