Interesting Facts About Pakistan

They include the Himalayas and HinduKush range in which four mountains are present in the list of 14 highest peaks in the world. K-2, the world’s second highest peak, is also located in Pakistan.
Gwadar port is the largest deep sea port in the world, located on the southwestern Arabian Sea along the coast line of Balochistan, Pakistan.
“eighth wonder of the world” Karakoram Highway has been constructed at a height of 15,397 ft between China and Pakistan. It is one of the popular tourist attraction in the region.
Khewara Salt Mines are the world’s second largest and Pakistan’s oldest salt mines.
Thar desert is located on the border of Pakistan and India. It is the world’s ninth largest sub-tropical desert. This desert is about 10,000 years old and was once a water source for Indus Valley Civilization.
Highest Polo Ground in the World; Shandur Top is located in Gilgit, Pakistan and called “Roof of the World” elevated at 12,200 ft. Every year a polo match is played between Gilgit and Chitral teams. People from all around the world come to watch this match.
Pakistan has a Largest Irrigation System of The world
Largest Ambulance Network in the World; Edhi Foundation is the world’s largest non-profit social welfare organization. This organization provides 24-hour emergency services, medical & healthcare services and shelter for orphans.
First Islamic Country To Attain Nuclear Power
More than 50% of World Footballs are made in Pakistan
Pakistan’s land covers some 796,095 km² (307,374 mi²) about the combined land area of France and the United Kingdom.
A baby is born in Pakistan every seven seconds.
Pakistan is the world’s second-largest producer of chickpeas behind India.
In 1979 Abdus Salam won Pakistan’s only Nobel Prize by sharing the physics award.
Fourth largest broadband internet system of world is in Pakistan
Pakistan is notable for having one of the best trained air-force pilots in the world.
Pakistan has world’s youngest civil judge, Muhammad Illyas.
First PC virus was created by two Pakistani brothers. (Maybe not something to be very proud of, but it still might have required an impressive level of intellect to do so).
LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences) attracts students from Middle East, the Far East, Central Asia, and other parts of South Asia.
Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, hailed as the most important Qawwali singer of the 20th century and received many awards around the globe such as The “Legends” award at the UK Asian Music Awards (2005).
World’s 7th largest Pool of Scientists and Engineer.
The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad can accommodate almost 100,000 worshipers. Completed in 1976, it could at that time probably hold the city’s entire population.
Air Commodore MM ALAM (Late) has a world record of shooting down 5 planes in less than a Minute.
Pakistan is home to one of the largest salt mines in the world.
Benazir Bhutto was the first Muslim woman who served as prime minister of a democratic state and Islam country.
The city of Quetta is surrounded by hills on all sides – a natural fort.
Sialkot in Pakistan is the world’s largest producer of hand-stitched footballs .
Pakistan has been a major contributor to the UN Peacekeeping Forces by being the nation to provide the most troops to the UN missions.
There is a lake in Naran, Pakistan, called Ansoo Lake, that is famous for its tear shape.
Pakistan’s Babar Iqbal, at 12 years old, became the youngest Microsoft-certified technology specialist.
Pakistan is a proud owner of tallest cake world record.
World’s largest milk processing plant with Nestle.
Population of Pakistan is larger than Russia , although the land is much smaller.
Ranikot Fort is one of the most mysterious fortresses in the world. The purpose of its creation and why it was built on this territory remains a mystery for the scientists.
Pakistan – is the only state in the world, that does not recognize the Republic of Armenia, while Armenia recognizes Pakistan.
Pakistan it is a poor country. The fifth part of the population lives below the international poverty line ($ 1.25 per day).
If you have a visa of Israel in your passport, you will not be able to visit these Muslim countries: Iran, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Sudan. And even in that case, if in the passport is worth a valid visa of the state.
In Pakistan, people speak more than 60 languages. There are two official languages in the country – English and Urdu.
Monument to the founder of Pakistan Ali Jinnah, the white marble mosque Society of National Defense (it’s dome is the largest in the world), Honeymoon House, the birthplace of the Agha Khan.