The country has an agricultural economy with a network of canals irrigating a major part of its cultivated land. Wheat, cotton, rice, millet and sugar cane are the major crops. Among fruits: mangos, oranges, bananas and apples are grown in abundance in different parts of the country. The main natural resources are natural gas, coal, salt and iron. The country has an expanding industry. Cotton, Textiles, sugar, cement, and chemicals play an important role in its economy. The country comprises of a vast area that was the great center of ancient civilizations of the world.
Its historical sites beginning with stone-age to Twentieth Century A. In the northwest, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan acts as a separation between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Pakistan's GPS coordinates are comprised of two points: a latitude and a longitude. The latitude of Pakistan is The longitude of the country is Together, these points indicate that Pakistan is situated to the north of the equator.
The southernmost point of Pakistan is located in the province of Sindh. Interestingly, Pakistan is comprised of only four provinces in all. The most extreme point of Pakistan in the south is positioned within the country's Keti Bunder South Wildlife Sanctuary. The easternmost point of Pakistan is in the country's territory of Northern Areas. There is a general deficiency of rainfall.
In the plains annual average ranges from 16 centimeters in the northern parts of lower Indus plain to centimeters in the Himalayan region. Rains are monsoonal in origin and fall late in summers. Due to the rainfall and high diurnal range of temperature, humidity is comparatively low. Only the coastal strip has high humidity. Urdu is the national language and is used as a medium of understanding throughout the country.
Aside from this, Pakistan is culturally divided into four linguistic provinces. Skip to main content. Search form Search.
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