Situated in Southern Asia, Pakistan 🇵🇰 (officially Islamic Republic of Pakistan) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 251.3 million and a total area of 881,912 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Pakistan through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Islamabad, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Pakistan located?
Geographically, Pakistan belongs to Southern Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 881,912 km², which makes it the 35th largest country or territory on Earth.
Pakistan has a coastline as well as land borders with Afghanistan, China, India and Iran — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Islamabad, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how pakistani life really works.
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Who lives in Pakistan?
Around 251.3 million people live in Pakistan, making it the 5th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Pakistan is called a Pakistani.
Pakistan is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Urdu. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Pakistan — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Pakistani rupee (PKR, symbol ₨). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Pakistan is +92. Websites from the country typically use the .pk internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Pakistan are its flag, its capital Islamabad, and its approximate population of 251.3 million.
Neighbouring countries
Pakistan shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Pakistan
- Pakistan's flag emoji is 🇵🇰 — its two-letter country code is PK and its three-letter code is PAK.
- Pakistan covers 881,912 km², ranking 35th in the world by area.
- With about 251.3 million people, Pakistan holds the 5th spot in the world population ranking.
- Pakistan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Pakistan shares borders with 4 countries.
Pakistan — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Pakistan?
- The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
- What is the population of Pakistan?
- Pakistan has a population of approximately 251,269,164 people, ranking 5th in the world.
- Where is Pakistan located?
- Pakistan is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Pakistan?
- The languages spoken in Pakistan include English and Urdu.
- What currency is used in Pakistan?
- Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR).
