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Pakistan: capital, population, borders and facts
Pakistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Islamabad. Roughly 250 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Pakistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, India and Iran. Its coast touches the Arabian Sea. The national flag uses green and white.
| Capital city | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 250 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran |
| Seas and oceans | Arabian Sea |
| Flag colours | green, white |
Outline of Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
What is the population of Pakistan?
Pakistan has roughly 250 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Pakistan?
Pakistan borders Afghanistan, China, India and Iran.
Is Pakistan landlocked?
No, Pakistan is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Pakistan
In Pakistan, traffic drives on the left, plug types C and D and emergency number police 15, ambulance 1122, fire 16. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Pakistan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Pakistan to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Pakistan flag uses green and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Pakistan has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 250 million people, Pakistan is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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