Pakistan, located in the heart of Asia, is one of the most intriguing countries. It is located in a strategic location, which explains why it is so important not just in Asia, but also globally. In fact, the country is admired all around the world. Pakistan is undeniably abundant in many ways, including its magnificent scenery, rich culture, and gorgeous people. Many additional Pakistan facts articles on the internet today discuss the country's attractiveness, particularly its mountain vistas.
Here are some interesting and essentials facts about Pakistan:
1. Pakistan features the world's largest canal-based irrigation system.
2. The 'Khewra Salt Mine' in Pakistan is the world's second-largest and oldest salt mine.
3. The Tharparkar desert, located in the Sindh province of Pakistan, is the world's only fertile desert.
4. The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad is the second most beautiful capital of the world.
5. MM Alam, a late Pakistani Air Commodore, is credited with shooting down the five Indian planes in less than a minute during the 1965 Pak-Indo War.
6. Pakistan is home to the world's second-highest mountain, K2, the third-highest, Tirich Mir, and three of the world's highest mountain ranges (Hindukush, Karakoram, and the Himalayas).
7. Pakistan is the world's 7th and only nuclear state in the Muslim world.
8. Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Laureate, has been from Pakistan.
9. The world's oldest and largest civilization (the Indus Valley Civilization) thrived in what is currently Pakistan.
10. The Edhi Foundation in Pakistan proudly operates the world's largest volunteer ambulance service.
11. Gwadar, the world's largest deep-sea port, is located in Pakistan.
12. Sialkot, the city of Pakistan, manufactures more than half of the world's footballs, making the country the world's largest producer of hand-sewed footballs. Pakistan produced the official footballs for the last two FIFA World Cups and the football which will be used in the upcoming FIFA Football World Cup is also made in Pakistan.
13. The highest polo ground in the world is situated in Shandur city of Pakistan.
14. The Tarbela Dam in Pakistan is the world's largest earth-filled dam, as well as the largest dam in terms of structural volume.
15. Dr. Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan, is only the second Dentist to be elected President, while former Prime Minister Imran Khan was the world's first cricketer to be elected Prime Minister.
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