12 Questions
What are the latitudinal boundaries of Pakistan?
23.45° to 37.05° north
Which country shares the longest border with Pakistan?
Afghanistan
Where is Islamabad located?
Central Pakistan
What borders Pakistan in the south?
Arabian Sea
Which region separates Pakistan from Tajikistan?
Wakhan area
When did the Durand Line, separating Pakistan from Afghanistan, get demarcated?
1893
Which region of Pakistan is known for its extremely hot and dry summers, with temperatures reaching up to 50°C?
Balochistan Plateau and Thar Desert
Which region of Pakistan is characterized by having mountain peaks that remain snow-capped throughout the year?
Sea orly Highlands
Which region of Pakistan experiences a sub-tropical climate with extremely hot summers and moderately cold winters?
Plains (Upper and Lower Indus Plains)
Why are Karachi and Gwadar sea ports considered very important in the region?
For their role in providing transit trade to landlocked countries
Which statement best describes the climate of South eastern Balochistan and south western desert area of Pakistan?
Markedly dry and hot arid climate with high temperatures
What makes Pakistan geographically important from a trade perspective?
Its strategic location connecting east and west countries via sea ports
Study Notes
Location and Importance of Pakistan
- Pakistan is surrounded by three significant countries: Russia, China, and India.
- Karachi and Gwadar sea ports are crucial for international trade between east and west countries.
- Pakistan is the only country that can provide transit trade to Afghanistan and Central Asian States due to its strategic location.
Temperature Zones of Pakistan
- Pakistan is divided into four major temperature zones: Sea orly Highlands, Plains, Balochistan Plateau and Thar Desert, and Coastal Areas.
- Sea orly Highlands: this region has a very cold climate, with snow-capped mountains and valleys at an average altitude of 2000 meters.
- Plains: this region has a sub-tropical climate, with extremely hot summers and moderately cold winters.
- Balochistan Plateau and Thar Desert: this region is extremely hot and dry, with temperatures reaching up to 50°C.
- Coastal Areas: this region has a relatively cooler climate, with a marked difference between day and night temperatures.
Geography and Demographics of Pakistan
- Pakistan is a large country in the South Asian region, covering an area of 796,096 km².
- The population of Pakistan is 207,774,520 according to the 2017 census.
- Pakistan is a federation of four provinces, with Islamabad as the federal capital.
- Pakistan lies between the latitudes of 23.45° to 37.05° north and between the longitudes of 60.50° to 77.50° east.
- The country stretches over 1600 km north to south and is about 850 km wide from east to west.
Neighbors of Pakistan
- Pakistan shares a 592 km long border with China in the north and north-east.
- Pakistan shares a 2250 km long border with Afghanistan in the west, known as the Durand Line.
- Pakistan shares an 850 km border with Iran in the west.
- Pakistan has a 1600 km long common border with India in the east.
- The Arabian Sea lies in the south of Pakistan.
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