Country Pakistan

Pakistan is a state located in South Asia. Despite the fact that this area began to settle more in 3-2 millennium BC, the country itself emerged not a long time ago as a result of loss of the British Empire in the colonies section within the newly formed states. And before the Christian era there was one of the oldest nations on earth – the kingdom of Harappan, Indo-Aryan peoples lived here. Later the territory of Pakistan was involve in Muslim states, and here was actively disseminated Islam. In the XIX century, Pakistan became part of British India.

In 1947, Pakistan received independence from India (in the new states entered the territory where most Muslims live). At present, Pakistan is considered a country hostile to the development of mass tourism. The struggle for power leads to all sorts of armed clashes and terrorist attacks, as a consequence within the country safe for foreign travelers. At the same time, Pakistan – a country the indigenous culture, stunning scenery and very interesting history.

Area
The area is 803 940 square kilometers.

Population
According to 2008 the country had 159 652 399 people.

Language
Official languages are Urdu and English.

STATE ORDER
System of government – presidential republic. Parliament elects the President for a term of 5 years.

Climate
In most parts of the country’s tropical climate. In the north-west of the country’s subtropical climate. The highest temperature of +40-45 degrees.

Attractions
One of the most interesting tourist regions of the country is the province of Sindh (south of the country, in the lower reaches of the Indus River). In these parts just formed one of the oldest cultures on earth, which contests the title of the most ancient state of Egypt is Indus culture. In this province was the old capital of the country – the city of Karachi. The city was built in the XVIII century, therefore, interesting historical monuments is not here. However preserved picturesque promenade and the Old Town, where narrow streets are woven into the labyrinth. In the mosques in the city is the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Church of St. Andrew. Not far from the city on the beach in September and October, giant green turtles lay their eggs. Hyderabad is one of the oldest cities in the region. The exact date of its foundation is unknown, but it existed even before Islam came here. There remained a large number of archeological sites, near the city is Lake Manchar, where winter thousands of migratory birds. Mohendzhodaro is a city that was once the center of Hinduism.

Currently there are carried out archaeological excavations. Its flowering took place in the II millennium BC. According to legend, he destroyed the Aryan tribes. Today you can see the ruins of the palace, the citadel, the remnants of the gallery. Not far from the excavation site is a museum Mozendzhodaro. Lahore – the capital of Punjab province. Lahore – one of the most interesting from a tourist point of view of cities. He was for many centuries was the capital of Pyatirechya, according to legend, he founded the sons of Rama. In the XVI century it was considered a cultural center of the Mughal Empire, which in turn gave the city of magnificent palaces and gardens. Also of interest for tourists are the cities of Peshawar and Islamabad.