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The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is situated in South Asia. Iran, Afghanistan, China, India are its bordering countries. Arabian Sea forms its coastline. Islamabad is the capital city. Karachi was its former capital. Today it is a major port and commercial centre. Lahore is an important industrial hub and a tourist center. There was a time in history, when India and Pakistan were together one big country. Portuguese, French and finally the British settled in this country. After the Second World War, India gained independence from the British rule in 1947. The Muslim League demanded a separate Muslim state which finally led to the creation of Pakistan. Originally Pakistan was divided in two major territories, one on the west of India and the other on the east of India. In 1971, East Pakistan gained independence from Pakistan and became Bangladesh.

There are a total of six sites in Pakistan, which feature on the World Heritage List. Of these, the earliest is Moenjodaro, the five thousand year old site is a representative of the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Built from mud brick, Moenjodaro is famous for its giant granaries, drainage systems, and the Great Bath which measured thirty-nine by twenty-three feet.

Agriculture is responsible for employing nearly 40% of its people. Agricultural products are wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, mutton, beef, milk and eggs. Industries in Pakistan include construction materials, pharmaceuticals, fertilizer, paper products, textiles and clothing, shrimp, and food processing.

While Urdu is the national language, English is widely used in government and commerce. Other languages spoken in Pakistan include Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, and Pashtu. Majority the people in Pakistan are Muslims: divided among Sunni and Shi'a sects.

Pakistani food is hot and spicy. Herbs and spices like cardamom, chilly, paprika, pepper and turmeric are used with coriander, bay leaves, ginger and garlic. Meat is barbecued, or grilled. Rice is a staple food and eaten with chicken, beef, goat and fish. Biryani is a chicken or mutton dish with rice.

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