Pakistan
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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 November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full 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

Pakistan News:
Safe havens for cross-border Taliban
The BBC's Hugh Sykes examines why the Taliban are thriving in Afghanistan and Pakistan, as they take advantage of Islamabad's apparent ambivalence towards them.
Key Pakistan Taliban town 'falls'
Pakistani forces capture the strategically important town of Ladha from the Taliban in ongoing clashes in South Waziristan, officials say.

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