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 July 4, 2009. 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.

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:
Councillor in racism row 'sorry'
A councillor from Kent makes an 'unqualified' apology after telling a British Asian man to move back to India or Pakistan in an online forum.
Meeting Somalia's al-Shabab
The BBC's Andrew Harding visits the stronghold of radical Somali guerrillas, al-Shabab, and meets a jovial rebel commander, who confirms an influx of foreign fighters, many thought to be from Pakistan, have joined them.

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