Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
People: Pakistani
Pakistan is home to K2, the world's second-highest mountain, and one of the world's oldest civilisations in the Indus Valley. Pakistan is located in Southern Asia and has a population of around 241.5 million. Its capital city is Islamabad, and the most widely spoken official language is Urdu.
By the numbers, Pakistan is the 5th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 3.02% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 35th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 303 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Pakistan — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Islamabad |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| Population | 241,499,431 |
| Area | 796,095 km² |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee (PKR) ₨ |
| Official Languages | Urdu, English |
| Dialling Code | +92 |
| Internet TLD | .pk |
| Timezone | UTC+05:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | PK / PAK |
| Borders | Afghanistan, China, India, Iran |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pakistan
What is the capital and currency of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad and the currency is the Pakistani rupee (PKR), symbol ₨.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
What currency does Pakistan use?
Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR, symbol: ₨).
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages of Pakistan are English and Urdu.
What is the dialling code for Pakistan?
The international dialling code for Pakistan is +92.
What side of the road does Pakistan drive on?
Pakistan drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Pakistan
Afghanistan
China
India
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