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Pakistan geography facts

Pakistan is a country or territory in Southern Asia. Its capital is Islamabad, and its currency is Pakistani rupee.

Official name
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Capital
Islamabad
Region
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Currency
Pakistani rupee
Languages
English, Urdu
Land neighbours
Afghanistan, China, India, Iran
Area
881,912 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+92
Internet domain
.pk

Quick answers about Pakistan

What is the capital of Pakistan?

The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.

What currency is used in Pakistan?

Pakistan uses Pakistani rupee.

Where is Pakistan?

Pakistan is in Southern Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Pakistan?

The reference languages listed for Pakistan are English, Urdu.

Which countries border Pakistan?

Pakistan shares listed land borders with Afghanistan, China, India, Iran.

Is Pakistan landlocked?

No. Pakistan is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Pakistan

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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