Pakistan

Pakistan, officially Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It borders India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the north, with a coastline along the Arabian Sea to the south. The capital is Islamabad, while the most populous city is Karachi. Pakistani culture is influenced by a history of diverse civilizations, such as the Hindus, Persians, Mongols, and British, and by Islam, which is the predominant religion. Pakistan is known for its diverse geographical regions, including deserts, fertile plains, mountains, and coastlines. The economy is based on agriculture, industry, and services. The country has a complex history, with periods of military and civilian government. Pakistan plays a key role in regional politics, particularly in relation to India and Afghanistan, and has a history of tensions and conflicts, especially regarding the Kashmir region. Population of Pakistan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 212 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 216 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 220 million inhabitants. Capital (Islamabad): Population in 2020: About 1.0 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Karachi: ~14.9 million Lahore: ~11.1 million Faisalabad: ~3.2 million Rawalpindi: ~2.1 million Gujranwala: ~2.0 million Peshawar: ~1.9 million Multan: ~1.8 million Hyderabad: ~1.7 million Islamabad: ~1.0 million Quetta: ~1.0 million Administrative Divisions: Pakistan is divided into 4 provinces, 2 territories, and 1 federal capital region. Provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan. Territories: Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Federal Capital Region: Islamabad Capital Territory. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $314.6 billion. 2019: About $278.2 billion. 2020: Approximately $263.7 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.1%. 2019: Approximately 4.5%. 2020: Estimated to be around 4.7%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 3.9%. 2019: Approximately 7.3%. 2020: Around 10.7%.