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The Islamic republic of Pakistan
emerged as an independent sovereign state on 14th August 1947, as a
result of the division of former British India. It lies between 23-35
to 37- 05 north latitude and 60-50 to 77- 50 east longitude touching
the Hindukush Mountains in the north and extending from the Pamirs to
the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan covers 796,095 sq.km with a population of
132.35 million according to population census 1998. It is divided
into four provinces:
Sindh, Punjab, North West Frontier Province Balochistan.
Climatically,
Pakistan enjoys a considerable measure of variety. North and north
western high mountainous ranges are extremely cold in winter while
the summer months of April to September are very pleasant.
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 cennik czesci granit
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.D are a mirror of the
life of its people who were, by nature, simple, virile, hospitable
and hard working. Ancient sites excavated in Taxila, Harappa, and
Moenjodaro speak volumes for Pakistan’s rich cultural background
dating back to 3,000 B.C.
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