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Pakistan

The Flag:
 * Vertical white band that symbolizes the role of religious minorities.
 * A white crescent and star (traditional symbol of Islam) is centered in the green "field"

Location and Geography


 * Pakistan is located in the Eastern Hemisphere between Afghanistan and India on the continent of Asia.
 * Its capitol of Islamabad is in the northern part of Pakistan.
 * Its largest 5 mountains are K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II
 * Lakes:
 * Borit Lake located inHussaini, Passu
 * Chhachor Lake located in Chhachor Pass, Deosai
 * Dodioutsar Lake located in Besai, Babusar Pass, Hazara
 * Dudibach Lake located in Saral Gali, Kaghan Valley
 * Haleji Lake located in Thatta, Sindh
 * Hana Lake located in Quetta, Baluchistan
 * Kachura Lake located in Skardu, Baltistan
 * Kalar Kahar located in Kalarkahar, Salt range, Punjab
 * Karambar Lake located in Karamabar Valley, Ghizar
 * Keenjhar Lake located in Thatta, Sindh
 * Kutwal Lake located in Mani Glacier, Haramosh Valley
 * Lulusar Lake located in Kunhar River, Besai
 * Mahodand Lake located in Swat River, Swat Valley
 * Marav Lake located in Dera Bugti, Baluchistan
 * Manchhar Lake located in Sehwan Sharif, Indus, Sindh
 * Naltar Lake located in Naltar Valley
 * Rama Lake located in Rama Village, Astore
 * Rawal Lake located in Islamabad
 * Rush Phari located in Hispar & Barpu Valleys
 * Saiful Muluk located in Kaghan Valley
 * Saral Lake located in Saral Gali, Kaghan Valley
 * Satpara Lake located in Skardu, Baltistan
 * Siranda Lake located in Sonmiani, coastal Baluchistan
 * Atar Lake located in Yasin & Ishkoman ValleysSubri Lake located in Jhelam River

Economy and People Imports: Exports:
 * petroleum, petroleum products, machinery, plastics, transportation equipment, edible oils, paper and paperboard, iron and steel, tea
 * textiles (garments, bed linen, cotton cloth, yarn), rice, leather goods, sports goods, chemicals, manufactures, carpets and rugs



People: Current issues of the country:
 * languages:
 * Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashtu 8%, Urdu (official) 8%
 * Religions:
 * Muslim 95% (Sunni 75%, Shia 20%), other (includes Christian and Hindu) 5%
 * Population
 * 176242949 people (July 2009 est.)
 * Pakistan is waiting for a date to be set to hear a petition to suspend the political disqualification of opposition leader Nawaz Sharif. his brother, shahbaz Sharif who was the prime minister of Punjab has alreadt been removed from office.
 * The Pakistani warlord Baitullh Mehsud claimed responsibility for Mondays attack on a Lahore Police Acadomy

Current Leaders:
 * Yousaf Raza Gilani (Prime Minister)
 * 25 Mar 2008
 * Asif Ali Zardari (Head of State)
 * 9 Sep 2008
 * Fahmida Mirza (Speaker of the National Country)
 * 19 Mar 2008

The Country Places to see: 
 * The beautiful valley of Chitral.
 *  60-minute flight from Islamabad to Gilgit through the snowcapped Himalayas and mighty Karakorams.
 * The archeological dig of Moenjodaro





History of Pakistan Compared to our own U.S.
 * August 1947
 * Pakistan came into existence as a dominion within the Commonwealth
 * Under Section 8 of the Indian Independence Act, 1947, the Government of India Act, 1935 (with certain adaptations) becomes constitution of Pakistan.
 * 1971
 * Civil war begins in East Pakistan.
 * East Pakistan declares itself independent nation and becomes Bangladesh

Compared to our own U.S. Pakistan is really differant from the United states! For starters, it is on the oppisite side of the earth with differant climate and differant traditions. Pakistan is way smaller which gives them less ways to make money and build things. Our country is also a super power and has more influence on the world.

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