Facts on Pakistan

Capital: Islamabad

National language: Urdu

Religions: Sunni Muslim, Shiite Muslim, Christian, Hindu

Currency: Pak Rupee (57 Rupees = $1)

Annual household income: $410 (World Bank)

Life expectancy:
63 (United Nations Populations Division)

Literacy rate:
48% (UNESCO)

Pakistan was founded on August 14, 1947 as an independent Muslim State.

The nation's economy is based on industry (textiles, food, processing, beverages, construction and materials), agriculture (cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane and milk) and exports (textiles, rice, carpets, sporting goods, and agriculture products).


Thirty-eight percent (38%) of children under 5 years are moderately or severely underweight (1996-2004 State of the World’s Children).

Nineteen percent (19%) of girls are enrolled in secondary school (1996-2004 State of the World’s Children).

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