Pakistan is located in the Central & South Asia region at latitude 30.375321 and longitude 69.345116 and is part of the Asian continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
30° 22' 31.16'' N
69° 20' 42.42'' E
You can see the location of Pakistan on the world map below:
Pakistan on the World Map
Pakistan Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Pakistan (PK) are:
- Afghanistan (AF)
- China (CN)
- India (IN)
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) (IR)
Maritime Borders
Pakistan borders with the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan Key Facts
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 30.375321 Longitude: 69.345116 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: PK Alpha 3: PAK |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇵🇰 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +92 |
| Capital city | Islamabad |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Asia Central & South Asia |
| Country Area | 796,095 sq km |
| Population 2024 |
251,269,164 World Rank: 5 |
| Median Age | 20.2 |
| Life expectancy | 67.6 |
| Major languages | Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Saraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashto (alternate name, Pashtu) 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski, and other 8% |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .pk |
| Biggest Airport | Jinnah International Airport (KHI) |
| Average temperature |
20.20 °C 68.36 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 4 provinces 2 autonomous territories 1 federal territory |
| Political system | Parliamentary democracy |
Pakistan Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Lower middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | South Asia |
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee (PKR) |
| GDP in 2024 |
$371.6 (billions of USD) World Rank: 43 |
| GDP per capita in 2024 |
$1,479 World Rank: 181 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Manufacturing, services, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | United Arab Emirates, China, Saudi Arabia, United States, India |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United Arab Emirates, China, United States, Afghanistan, India |
Biggest Cities in Pakistan
Here are the largest cities in Pakistan based on 2024 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Lahore | 13,004,135 |
| Karachi | 11,624,219 |
| Peshawar | 4,758,762 |
| Faisalabad | 3,800,193 |
| Rawalpindi | 3,357,612 |
| Gujranwala | 2,511,118 |
| Multan | 2,169,915 |
| Hyderabad City | 1,921,275 |
| Quetta | 1,565,546 |
| Bannu | 1,357,890 |