Pakistan Population: 159,196,336 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Islamabad [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Pakistan
The separation in 1947 of British India into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with two sections West and East) and largely Hindu India was never satisfactorily resolved. A third war between these countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan seceding and becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. In response to Indian nuclear weapons testing, Pakistan conducted its own tests in 1998. The dispute over the state of Kashmir is ongoing, but recent discussions and confidence-building measures may be a start toward lessened tensions.

The Pakistani Flag Green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Pakistan. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 1.98% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 61.69 yrs - Male     • 63.58 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 3,982,800 (2003) Televisions:     • 3.1 million (1997) Radios:     • 13,500,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .pk Did you know ... People from Pakistan are called Pakistanis