| Country |
Pakistan |
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| Region |
Southern Asia |
| Area (sq km) |
796,095 |
| Area (sq mile) |
310,401 |
| Border |
Afghanistan, China, India, Iran |
| Population |
177,276,594 |
| Nationality |
Pakistani(s) |
| Ethnic |
Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashtun (Pathan), Baloch, Muhajir |
| Religion |
Muslim (Sunni 77%, Shi'a 20%), other (includes Christian, Hindu) 3% |
| Language |
Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Pashtu, Urdu, Balochi, Hindko, Brahui, English, Burushaski |
| Literacy |
50% |
| Government |
Federal republic |
| Capital |
Islamabad |
| Leader |
President Asif Ali Zardari (since September 6, 2008); Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani (since March 25, 2008) |
| Currency |
Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Independence Day |
Aug. 14, 1947 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
Republic Day (March 23, 1956) |
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