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Which country does not share a border with Pakistan?
Which country does not share a border with Pakistan?
- Iran
- Afghanistan
- India
- Saudi Arabia (correct)
What is the primary reason for Pakistan's strategic importance in South Asia?
What is the primary reason for Pakistan's strategic importance in South Asia?
- It's a central hub for air routes between the east and west. (correct)
- It is the largest country in South Asia.
- It has the longest coastline in the region.
- It has abundant natural resources.
Which of the following routes provides access to China from Pakistan?
Which of the following routes provides access to China from Pakistan?
- Karakoram Highway (correct)
- Bollywood Highway
- Khyber Pass
- Silk Road
How large is the total area of Pakistan?
How large is the total area of Pakistan?
Which geographical feature significantly limits land access to the north and northwest of Pakistan?
Which geographical feature significantly limits land access to the north and northwest of Pakistan?
What is the primary purpose of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
What is the primary purpose of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
What aspect of China's involvement in Pakistan's economy has created challenges for local businesses?
What aspect of China's involvement in Pakistan's economy has created challenges for local businesses?
What energy solution is China expected to assist Pakistan with?
What energy solution is China expected to assist Pakistan with?
What is one potential downside of Pakistan's economic relationship with China?
What is one potential downside of Pakistan's economic relationship with China?
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Where is Pakistan located?
Where is Pakistan located?
Located between latitudes 24° 35' north and 37° 05' north, and longitudes 61° east to 78° east, Pakistan occupies a strategic position in South Asia, bordering China, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Iran, and India.
Why is Pakistan's coastal location significant?
Why is Pakistan's coastal location significant?
Pakistan's coastline on the Arabian Sea allows it to connect to South Asia, the Far East, and the Middle East.
What role does Pakistan play in global air travel?
What role does Pakistan play in global air travel?
Due to its central location, many air routes between west and east pass through Pakistan. Karachi, with its Jinnah Terminal, is a key port city.
How has Pakistan's location impacted its economy?
How has Pakistan's location impacted its economy?
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What important routes connect Pakistan to its neighboring countries?
What important routes connect Pakistan to its neighboring countries?
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What is the Wakhan Corridor?
What is the Wakhan Corridor?
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What is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
What is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
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What is the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
What is the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
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How has China's engagement impacted Pakistan's economy?
How has China's engagement impacted Pakistan's economy?
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What is the key question raised in the Q-box?
What is the key question raised in the Q-box?
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