Capital
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and is known for its planned layout, green spaces, and views of nearby hills.
Capital
South Asia
🇵🇰 Pakistan
پاکستان
Pakistan is a country of mountains, rivers, and rich cultural traditions. It has a long history connected to ancient civilisations and important trade routes.
Population
240+ million
Capital
Islamabad
Languages
Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, English
Currency
Pakistani Rupee
Country Overview
A closer look at Pakistan
Pakistan is part of the South Asia region and has its own landscapes, traditions, history, and identity. This page is a starting point for exploring important places, key events, cultural life, and interesting facts connected to the country.
HistoryCulturePlacesFoodWildlife
Fact File
Learn about Pakistan
Explore the capital city, food, wildlife, and culture through images and short fact-file summaries.
Food
Nihari
Nihari is a rich, slow-cooked meat dish with spices. It is one of Pakistan’s best-known traditional foods.
Food
Wildlife
Markhor
The markhor is a wild mountain goat with long twisted horns. It is a famous animal of Pakistan’s mountainous regions.
Wildlife
Culture
Truck Art
Pakistani truck art is bright, detailed, and colourful. It is a well-known part of modern visual culture in Pakistan.
Culture
Places to Explore
Discover places in Pakistan
From famous landmarks to landscapes and historic cities, these places help tell the story of Pakistan.
Country and Places
Exploring Pakistan
Every country has places that help us understand its story. Some are natural landscapes, some are religious or historic sites, and others are famous landmarks that people recognise around the world.
These images give a glimpse into the geography, culture, and history of Pakistan, helping students connect what they see with what they learn.
Look closely:
- • What do these places tell you about the landscape?
- • Which places look historic, religious, or modern?
- • Which place would you most like to visit, and why?
🕌 Religious Site
Badshahi Mosque
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore is one of the largest and most famous historic mosques in South Asia.
🕌 Religious Site
Faisal Mosque
Faisal Mosque is a famous landmark in Islamabad, known for its modern design and mountain backdrop.
🌄 Landscape
Hunza Valley
Hunza Valley is known for dramatic mountain scenery, rivers, and villages surrounded by high peaks.
🏺 Ancient Site
Mohenjo-daro
Mohenjo-daro is an ancient city from the Indus Valley Civilisation and shows how early urban people lived.
Did You Know?
Interesting Facts
Things We’ve Learned
Pakistan is home to some of the world's highest mountains.
The Indus River runs through the country.
It has a rich mix of cultures and traditions.