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Cities, rivers, mountains, provinces and landmarks of Pakistan — 63 questions testing your knowledge of Pakistan's stunning and diverse geography.
1. What is the national animal of Pakistan?
💡 The Markhor (Capra falconeri) is Pakistan's national animal — a large wild goat with distinctive corkscrew-shaped horns. It is found in the mountains of northern Pakistan and is on the IUCN vulnerable list.
2. What is the largest city of Pakistan?
💡 Karachi is Pakistan's largest city with a population of over 14 million. It is Pakistan's economic hub, main seaport, and was the country's first capital from 1947 to 1958.
3. Which sea borders Pakistan to the south?
💡 The Arabian Sea forms Pakistan's southern coastline, spanning about 1,046 km. Pakistan's main ports — Karachi Port and Gwadar Port — are located on the Arabian Sea coast.
4. What is the capital of Pakistan?
💡 Islamabad has been Pakistan's capital since 1967. It is a purpose-built modern city located in the Pothohar Plateau. Before that, Rawalpindi served as the interim capital.
5. What is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
💡 Balochistan is the largest province by area, covering about 44% of Pakistan's total land area. Despite its size, it has the smallest population among the four provinces.
6. Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?
💡 The Indus River (Sindhu) is known as the lifeline of Pakistan. It flows 3,180 km from Tibet through India and Pakistan, providing water for one of the world's largest irrigation systems.
7. Where is Mohenjo-daro located?
💡 Mohenjo-daro is located in Sindh province. It was one of the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization (around 2500 BCE) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8. What is Gwadar famous for?
💡 Gwadar is a deep-sea port city in Balochistan, strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz. It is the southern terminus of CPEC and is being developed as a major regional trade hub.
9. What is K2?
💡 K2 is the world's second-highest mountain at 8,611m, located on the Pakistan-China border in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is also called "The Savage Mountain" due to its extreme difficulty to climb.
10. How many provinces does Pakistan have?
💡 Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab (most populous), Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and Balochistan (largest by area). There are also federal territories including Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.