Pakistan Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
  • Population: 180.8 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Islamabad
  • Largest city: Karachi
  • Area: 796,095 sq km (307,374 sq miles), excluding Pakistani-administered Kashmir (83,716 sq km/32,323 sq miles)
  • Major languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi
  • Major religion: Islam
  • Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 67 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Pakistani Rupee = 100 paisa
  • Main exports: Textile products, rice, cotton, leather goods
  • GNI per capita: US $980 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .pk
  • International dialling code: +92

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm)
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 2.6 17.7 56.1
Feb 5.1 19.1 73.5
Mar 9.9 23.9 89.9
Apr 15.0 30.1 61.8
May 19.7 35.3 39.2
Jun 23.7 38.7 62.2
Jul 24.3 35.0 267.0
Aug 23.5 33.4 309.9
Sep 20.6 33.5 98.2
Oct 13.9 30.9 29.3
Nov 7.5 25.4 17.8
Dec 3.4 19.7 37.3