Pakistan - 巴基斯坦

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LocationPakistan.png
capitalIslamabad
currencyPakistani Rupee (PKR)
1 PKR = 0.0095 USD
1 PKR = 0.0059 EUR
population216,565,318(2019)
Power Systems230 Volts / 50 Hz (European plugs, AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546)
country code 92
Time zoneUTC 05:00
LanguageEnglish, Urdu, Arabic
Emergency call1122 (emergency medical service), 15 (police agency), 92-16 (fire department)
Driving directionLeft
Travel warningwarn:Travel to pakistan may beVery dangerous, Including but not limited to organized crime, terrorism (ieTalibanMilitants), bombings and religious persecution. Foreign and domestic terrorist organizations pose a danger to Pakistan as a whole. There have been kidnappings, extortions and murders of foreigners, civilians and government officials. The Pakistani government insists on strengthening security measures, especially in large cities, and these measures may change every day. Someone is known to have attacked citizens, foreigners and governments. They are also published on strict websites, such as Pakistan's military installations and airports. Please avoid discussing religious or political topics with locals, as this can be fatal. Please consult the embassy before you leave. If you need access, pleasetimeBe cautious.

PakistanUrdu: اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان‎;English: Islamic Republic of Pakistan) is locatedSouth Asia, Is the 34th largest country in the world, with a population of over 180 million, making it the sixth most populous country in the world. ToyoIndiaIt’s next door to the southIndian Ocean, West andIranBordering, northwest andAfghanistanConnected to the northeastChinaofXinjiang. In Urdu, the word "Pakistan" derived from Persian means "holy land". Once the capital wasKarachi, The capital is nowIslamabad. Pakistan isCommonwealthMember states.

Pakistan has a strategic position because it lies in South Asia andCentral AsiabetweenKhyberwithBolandThe passage of the ancient trade route. The Karakoram Highway can lead to western China. All these passages and some ports in Pakistan are ancient connections between Asia and Europe.Silk roada part of.

In the 1970s, Pakistan’s tourism industry was at its peak. Thanks to the Hippie Trail, the country attracted unprecedented foreign tourists. Subsequently, due to the unstable society of the country and many countries declared it unsafe, the number of foreign tourists declined. Even so, it still attracts tourists due to its unique and diverse culture, people and landscape. The country’s attractions include the remains of many civilizations, such asMohenzo-DaroHarapawithTaxilaAnd attract those interested in mountaineeringHimalayas. Pakistan has several peaks over 7000 meters, attracting adventurers and climbers from all over the world, especially the Karakoram.

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geography

Pakistan is located in South Asia, east toIndiaIt’s adjacent to the Indian Ocean to the south, and to the westIranBordering, northwest andAfghanistanConnected to the northeastChinaXinjiang. The area is 796,000 square kilometers (not includingKashmir), approximately equal toFrancewithU.KThe total area ranks 35th in the world. South of the countryArabian SeaandGulf of OmanIt has a coastline of 1,046 kilometers (650 miles), and the total land boundary is 6,774 kilometers (4,209 miles), which are 2,430 kilometers (1,510 miles) in Afghanistan, 523 kilometers (325 miles) in China, 2,912 kilometers (1,809 miles) in India, and 909 kilometers in Iran ( 565 miles); withOmanHas a maritime boundary, andTajikAcross the cold, narrowWakhan Corridor

The terrain of Pakistan slopes from northwest to southeast. Three-fifths of the country is mountainous and plateau. There are the Himalayas in the north, the Hindu Kush mountains in the northwest, the alluvial plain of the middle and lower reaches of the Indus River in the east, and part of the Thar Desert in the southeast.

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Pakistan is formed by a federation of four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as well as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in the northwest. The Pakistani government exercises de facto jurisdiction over the western region of the disputed Kashmir region and organizes it into independent political entities Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly northern region).

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Free Kashmir
Part of Pakistan’s disputed Kashmir region is sometimes called "paradise on earth" because of its beautiful scenery.
Baloch
The largest and most remote provinces lack infrastructure and travel is difficult. Most of the foreign tourists here just transit from Iran and make a short stop in Quetta.
Federally Administered Tribal Areas(original Northwest Frontier Province
Most of this area is forbidden to foreigners. There is no provincial government, but the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa federally manages affairs. The legendary Khyber Pass and Darra Adam Khel’s Gun City are here, close to Afghanistan.
Gilgit-Baltistan(original Northern region
It has one of the highest mountains in the world and has an extremely wonderful landscape, which can be compared with hiking in the mountains of Nepal.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(originalNorthwest Frontier Province
The hometown of the rugged Pashtuns is daunting and mysterious for some people...but below this is the most hospitable people in the country. North Pachintuwa (including Dir, Swat, Asharabad, etc.) is considered to be the most beautiful part of Pakistan.
Punjab
It is the most populous, fertile agricultural area of ​​the country and is home to many historic shrines and mosques.
Sindh
Most tourists go to the ancient ruins of Karachi or Mohenzodaro.

city

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Islamabad night view

Here is a list of nine major cities in Pakistan. For other cities, please see the entries in the country's regions.

  • 1 Islamabad – The Federal Capital, a relatively new planned city, has a more "relaxed" feel than other cities
  • 2 Faisalabad Faisalabad on Wikipedia – A major city in Punjab province, famous for its textile industry
  • 3 Karachi Karachi on Wikipedia – The financial capital and the largest city in the country. It is an industrial port city and the capital of Sindh Province
  • 4 Lahore Lahore on Wikipedia – Mughal, a bustling and historic city in Punjab, not to be missed
  • 5 Multan Multan on Wikipedia – City of Saints, famous for blue pottery, decorative glasswork and Khussa, a kind of shoes
  • 6 Muzaffarabad Muzaffarabad on Wikipedia – The capital of Azad Kashmir and a picturesque city
  • 7 Peshawar Peshawar on Wikipedia -Khyber-the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with some illegal activities on its border, it is a springboard to the Khyber Pass
  • 8 Quetta Quetta on Wikipedia – A large, beautiful and slightly unruly city in the southern province of Balochistan, you will pass here on your way to and from Iran
  • 9 Sialkot Sialkot on Wikipedia – A city of sporting goods known for its export industry, and one of the oldest cities in the region

Other destinations

Mohenzo-Daro
  • 1 Karakoram Highway – It is part of the historic Silk Road and the main road to and from China to the north
  • 2 Murray Murray on Wikipedia -A popular Himalaya city, one hour drive from Islamabad
  • 3 Kevora Salt Mine – The second largest salt mine in the world. Drive south from Islamabad via the highway for nearly two hours to reach
  • 4 Mohenzo-Daro – Civilized archaeological site of the Indus Valley, dated to about 2000 BC
  • 5 Taxila Taxila on Wikipedia – Archaeological sites from the Gandland period (dates between 1000 BC and 1 AD)
  • 6 Changamanga(Changa Manga)-The planted forest covers an area of ​​5027.41 hectares.

arrival

Travel warningVisa restrictions:IsraelPassport holders will be barred from entering the country. However, passports of other countries that include Israeli visas are not affected.

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Pakistan International Airlines has opened the Islamabad-Urumqi-Beijing route, and has joint flights with Air China: Karachi-Islamabad-Beijing, Islamabad-Urumqi-Shanghai. Karachi International Airport is one of the necessary air stations for the Eurasian route. The largest domestic airline airport, Karachi Airport (Karachi Airport) is 16 kilometers away from the city. There is an airport shuttle bus Airport Coach Service to the urban luxury beach (BeachLuxury) and intercontinental The hotel, the ticket is 10 rupees. There are also taxis, but the price must be negotiated before getting on the bus, otherwise it is easy to be blackmailed. In addition, the airport has duty-free shops and hotel reservation counters. The airport departure tax is 100 rupees.

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The China-Pakistan Railway is under construction. The starting point of the China-Pakistan Railway, Hvelian, is located in the Abbottabad area of ​​Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier Province, about 750 kilometers from the China-Pakistan border. Havelian is also the starting point of the 1,200-kilometer China-Pakistan Karakoram Highway. According to the plan made by the Pakistani government, once the railway network is completed, it will connect the sister city of Rawalpindi in Islamabad, the important town in eastern Pakistan, Lahore, the second largest city, and Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and commercial center located at the mouth of the sea in the south. And plans to connect with China's Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

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China-Pakistan Highway(Sino-Pakistan Highway, formerly known as Karakoram Highway): Known as the eighth wonder of the world, it is an international highway from Kashgar, Xinjiang, China to Takot, Pakistan. Also known as the Karakoram Highway. The highway starts from Kashgar, passes through Shufu, Upa, Tuohai, Bulunkou, Taxkorgan, Dabuda, Khunjerab, Shuibulanggou, and crosses the Karakoram Khunjerab Daban into the Pakistan-controlled area. , And then pass through Baltit, Gilgit, Zilas, Bataan, and Bisham to reach Takot. The total length is 1036 kilometers, of which 420 kilometers are in China and 616 kilometers in Pakistan. There is a daily international shuttle bus from China to Kashgar to Soest, Pakistan, which can be taken at the international long-distance bus station. You can also get on the bus in Taxkorgan. From Soest along the Karakoram Highway to Islamabad, there are Pakistani coaches and private minibuses, which can be dropped off wherever you want to stay. India-Pakistan Highway: The passenger transport of road traffic between New Delhi, India and Lahore, Pakistan is three times a week. The Lahore station is used for road passenger transportation from Amritsar, India to Sahib, Nangana, Pakistan.

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transportation

Except for Karachi, there are 21 airports in Pakistan. The state-run Pakistan national airline PIA has fixed domestic flights. Although the conditions are not very good, the prices are very cheap, especially in the northern and central regions. The prices are sometimes discounted. Although there is a complete railway system across the country, there is a difference between air-conditioned and unair-conditioned trains. It is better to travel by air-conditioned train, and you can also rent a "tourist car" attached to the railway. Although the price is cheap, you need to book in advance. The speed of the railway is relatively slow. The total length of the highway is about 8,900 kilometers. It is relatively convenient to connect major cities and regions throughout the country, but the road conditions are average. The urban traffic in Pakistan also has its own characteristics. Except for the capital, Islamabad, the traffic in several other large cities is very crowded. The roads are driven by various colorful vehicles, including large trucks, buses, and cars. , Motorcycles, horse-drawn carriages and Erniu carrying carts, the various vehicles were mixed for centuries. In addition to taxis, buses in the urban area are also available. Motor tricycles, horse-drawn carriages and mule carts are locally called Tongas. They can be stopped at any time and can take three to four people. They are suitable for a ride to see the city.

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Please observe Islamic (Muslim) taboos
Please observe Islamic (Muslim) taboos
This destination is an area where Muslims live. Please observe local regulations and respect the religious beliefs of the locals when traveling in these places. Do not violate Islamic taboos to avoid trouble.

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Dial rangepricesyntaxExample
Same citylocalNumber12345678
Intranetlocal92-Area code-number92-51-12345678
Cross-networkSTD0-Area code-number051-12345678
overseasISD 92-Area code-number 92-51-12345678

The main telecom operators (GSM) are:

Because all mobile phone operators in Pakistan use GSM networks, users can easily switch between operators.

the Internet

Can be seen in almost every streetInternet cafe, The price is as low as 15-20 rupees per hour. Usually the operating system of these computers is very slow, so don't be too impatient. Usually a 14-inch monitor is used and the operating system is Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows XP. The internet speed of most internet cafes is not bad.

Wi-Fi hotspotAll over Pakistan, such as hotels, shopping malls, cafes and restaurants.

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