Pakistan is a Muslim country enriched with culture, history, norms and the land of natural beauty.There are many amazing or stunning facts about Pakistan that even Pakistanis don’t know about. So here north gateway is going to unfold the amazing facts about Pakistan that will leave you in shock:

LAND OF SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PEAK

K2, very famous name lies under the huge name of Pakistan. K2 is considered the world second highest peak that is also known as Mount Godwin Austen. This beautiful blessing of God is standing on the land of Pakistan with the height of 8,611 meters. The highest mountain peak is located in the Karakorum mountain range of Himalayas. These mountain ranges makes this area perfect destination for serious mountaineers and for other sport professionals. Even many tour package include the hiking of these ranges.

WORLD’S ONLY FERTILE DESRT

Although many deserts are available in whole world even in Pakistan you will get many of them. But there is a special desert in Pakistan known as Tharparkar desert.

Desert is mainly known for the dry lands with sparse vegetation but Tharparkar desert has a lush green vista after heavy rainfall that is good for farmers. Tharparkar is among the list of largest deserts in the world. Indigenous trees and herbs on the land of desert makes it unique from other deserts and attracts more tourist in Sindh.

ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST SALT MINE

Everyone knows about the Khewra mine of Pakistan that produces about 325,000 tons of salt per year and this salt is also used for trading purpose. Khewra mine was discovered by the Alexander’s army but it was found by chance. Their horses started licking the salt when their group was resting and that’s how they discovered this huge mine. This huge mine is the biggest tourist attraction in Punjab, they visit to see the salt formation in underground lakes.

WORLD LARGEST DEEP SEA PORT

Gwadar port at Arabian sea, Baluchistan is considered as the largest natural deep sea port situated in Pakistan. This port act as the portal for western china and for central Asian countries. Pakistan is considered as the center of trade in the region and it will be increasing with time because of CPEC project. Trading in Pakistan is also done through this port especially between china and Pakistan.

REMARKABLE COUNTRY FOR FREELANCE WORK

If we talk about the current situation in Pakistan, Pakistan is boasting the fourth biggest number of freelancing jobs in world. In 2017, Pakistan accomplishes over $1 billion. The average income of freelancer in Pakistan is about $354 which is 98937 PKR.

FIRST MUSLIM PRIME MINISTER

In the elections of 1988, there was a woman who stood and also won for the post of prime minister of Pakistan. She was Benazir Bhutto who was the first female prime minister of Pakistan also the first female prime minister in world. She served the country from 1988- 1990 and also from 1993-1996. even after Benazir Bhutto, not a single female get the post of prime minister of Pakistan until now.

WORLD LARGEST  AMBULANCE SERVICE

Edhi foundation is the well-known name not only in Pakistan but also in abroad people known about this foundation. This ambulance service was started in 1997 that runs at 24 hrs. emergency service. Its headquarter is located in Karachi. Trip to Karachi always include this spot so that tourist know that what this ambulance service is about. Right now this foundation operated over about 300 centers throughout Pakistan.

PAKISTAN BEING THE HOME OF KALASHA PEOPLE

Kalasha people are living in the Hindukush mountain valley. These are basically indo- Aryan people with the whole community of about 5000. They represent their different culture and traditions in their own way.No other country has Kalasha people with them.

 FOURTH LARGEST IRRIGATION SYSTEM

There are many population who totally depends on the agriculture system of country. Pakistan developed the huge system of irrigation to cultivate the 202,000 sqm of land and this huge system runs on the Indus basin of Pakistan.

MULTILINGUAL COUNTRY

If you visit any country like Korea you will get the same Korean language in whole country but it’s different in Pakistan. You will get different language in Punjab and in Sindh. All the sides of Pakistan like Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan have their own languages like Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi, Pushto , Saraiki and many more are there.

QUEEN OF PAKISTAN

Many people don’t known about this but queen Elizabeth II was the queen of Pakistan until 1956 and also the Barack Obama who was the ex-president of US visited the Pakistan in 1981.

BIRTH HOME OF INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION

Harappa civilization is consider as the world’s earliest civilization that was started from the land of Pakistan. Indus valley civilization also known as the harappan civilization was situated in Indus valley, Pakistan. This civilization flourished between 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE with major cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

ONE OF THE LARGEST HANDMADE FOREST

Changa manga forest located in the Punjab province is considered to be the one of largest handmade forest that covers almost 12,423 acres and it was first time planted in 19^th century and now it is one of the favorite attraction for tourism.

HIGHEST POLO GROUND IN PAKISTAN

Pakistan has the highest polo ground that is situated at shandur top that is about 3700 m. it is the place where polo game was played first time by the Balti prince Ali Sher Khan. After that a traditional polo event started happening between local teams along with the visitors to see the game . They also arrange folk music dance and other celebrations for the viewers.

WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST MUSLIM POPULATION

Although this is a Muslim country so it has most of the Muslim population but, there are many other Muslim countries who don’t have Muslim community in majority. Pakistan is considered as the Islamic republic of Pakistan because it has the highest Muslim population after the Asian country Indonesia that has the highest population of Muslims.Right now in Pakistan you will get 97% of Muslim Pakistanis in the country in the whole 243 million of population.

YOUNGEST NOBLE PRIZE WINNER

Noble prize has won by different people among different ages but the youngest girl who won the noble prize was Malala Yousafzai. She got the noble prize because of her bravery act of taking bullet to stand up for girl’s education, opposing the whole Taliban restriction of 2012.

THE HIGHEST PAVED ROAD

The highest paved road is located in Pakistan. This road was constructed in 1962 and it was completed in 1979. This highest paved road is called the china- Pakistan friendship highway as Karakorum Range connects the China to Pakistan. This paved road is almost 500 miles that is 800 km.

RARE DOLPHIN SPECIE

Indus river of Pakistan has the rare species of blind dolphin. This specie is the second most endangered fresh water specie in whole world.

FAISAL MASJID, FIFTH LARGEST MOSQUE IN THE WORLD

The very famous masjid of Pakistan, Faisal masjid lies in the capital city of Pakistan that is Islamabad. This beautifully manufactured masjid has a dome structure of unconventional design shaped like Bedouin tent that is surrounded by huge four towering minarets.This iconic symbol of Islamabad lies in the margalla hills.

SIALKOT, BEING THE LARGEST FOOTBALL PRODUCER

Although Pakistan has a national game, hockey. But Pakistanis has a different level of affection with cricket. Pakistan is considered as the largest football producer not like game. 70% of soccer balls are made in Sialkot that are then trade to other countries.

Sialkot has a multinational company known as Forward sport, it makes about 750,000 balls per month for different brands that also includes Adidas.

CONCLUSION

Pakistan being the Asian country has some unique features that stands it out from other countries. North gateway has enlisted some of the interesting facts about the Pakistan that is still unknown by many other people.