Pakistan

Flag Description Green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of islam. Currency Pakistani rupee. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southern asia, bordering the arabian sea, between india on the east and iran and afghanistan on the west and china in the north. Climate Mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north. Terrain Flat indus plain in east; mountains in north and northwest; balochistan plateau in west. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Indian Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at K2 (Mt. Godwin-Austen) 8,611 m.

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Pakistan

This is a map of Pakistan. The map illustrates the location of Islamabad and its proximity to Nok Kundi, Zhob, Gilgit, and the Arabian Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Afghanistan / China / India

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