Pakistan

Geographical location: South Asia

Bordering countries: India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China

Landscape: Himalayan Mountains, Thar Desert, and the fertile Indus River Valley; home to K2, the second-highest mountain peak, and stunning glaciers and valleys in the north

Climate: Diverse climate, ranging from arid deserts to subtropical regions

Population: More than 230 million people

Capital city: Islamabad

Other important cities: Karachi (largest city), Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Multan

Language: Urdu; English, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Pashto are also spoken

Religion: Islam is the main religion, with significant Christian and Hindu minorities

Currency: Pakistani rupee

Cuisine: Fusion of Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and South Asian flavors

Famous tourist attractions: Ancient ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization, the Karakoram Highway, and the Khyber Pass

Interesting historical facts: Gained independence from British India in 1947; birthplace of the Indus Valley Civilization, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE