Pakistan is located in South Asia bordered by India China, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Arabian Sea. The area of Pakistan is 307,374 square miles with a population of about 134,974,000 (estimated 1995) which is an average population density of about 439 persons per square mile. Within Pakistan's massive area, there is a beautiful topographical layout. The Indus River almost divides the country in half, spanning from the northeast to the Arabian Sea. On the eastern side of the Indus Rivers lies the Indus Plain and on the western side extends the Balochistan Highlands. Located to the north, there are excellent opportunities for winter sports, mountaineering, hiking, and beautiful scenery because of the Himalayan hill stations (Kaleidoscope, 3). Next to the Himalayas, is the Karakorum Range that contains Pakistan's highest point and the worlds second highest

Islam is the main religion in Pakistan. Islam has flourished in diverse climatic, cultural, and ethnic regions. The two fundamental sources of Islamic doctrine and practice are the Koran and the Sunna, or the exemplary conduct of the Prophet Muhammad. There are five duties, known as the "pillars of Islam," and are regarded as cardinal in Islam and as central to the life of the Islamic community. The first duty is the profession of faith (the Shahadah): "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his Prophet." The second duty is that of five daily prayers. The first prayer is offered before sunrise, the second in the very early afternoon, the third in the late afternoon, the fourth immediately after sunset, and the fifth before retiring and before midnight. In prayers, Muslims must face the Kaaba. The third cardinal duty of a Muslim is to pay zakat. This was originally the tax levied by Muhammad (and later by Muslim states) on the wealthy members of the community, primaril!

The climate in Pakistan varies from place to place. In the mountain regions, the temperature falls way below freezing during the winter months. The temperature in the Indus plains reaches 55°F in the winter and between 90° and 120°F in the summer. Most of Pakistan is arid because rainfall is scarce and mostly occurs in July and August. There are four seasons in Pakistan which are the following: Cold season, December to March; Summer, April to June; Monsoon season, July to September; Post-monsoon season, October to November. Since the country is mostly arid, it does not lend itself to contain fertile soil for growing food products except in the Indus Plain, where its natural resources are primarily agricultural. From the Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum Rivers come irrigation systems which help supply water to various parts of the Indus Plain. The main crops are wheat, rice, maize, cotton, sugar cane, and pulses. Pakistan's natural resources also consist of salt, ch!

th its religion, traditions, and culture. Pakistan is a great country, with the largest Islamic population in the world and I think a great political leader who will help make Pakistan a better place.

point, K2, reaching an elevation of 28,250 feet above sea level (Encarta).

The type of government Pakistan has is a republic. This for

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