| Overview | Key Facts | Land & People | Economy | Political System | Statistical Profile |
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| Population (2001) | 141.5 millions |
| Area | 796,095 Sq. km |
| Capital Population(1998) |
Islamabad 7,99,000* |
| GDP in 2001 | $ 59,605 million |
| Per Capita Income | $ 420** |
| Exports (US$ million) | 9,209 |
| Imports (US$ million) | 10,206 |
| Currency |
Pakistan Rupee |
| Exchange rate(/US $/Re) | 58.3 Per US $ (as on 28.05.03) |
| Standard Time | GMT+ 5 hours |
| Source: World Development Report
2003. * The Statesman's Year Book- 2002, Page No. 1252 **Human Development in South Asia 2002 |
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National Symbols
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 written by Abul Asar Hafeez Jallundhri and adopted in June 1954. |
| National Flag | National Emblem | National Anthem |
 Markhor |
 Red-legged partridge |
 Jasmine |
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National Festivals
Eid and other major Islamic festivals are widely celebrated.
National Holidays
Pakistan Day (23rd March), Independence Day (14th August) the birth and death anniversaries of Quaid-e-Azam (25th December and 11th September), and the birth day of the National Poet, Allama Mohammad Iqbal, (9th November).
National Games
Hockey is the national game, though Cricket is probably the most popular sport.