Officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, this nation stands as a sovereign country in the region of South Asia.
Boasting a population exceeding 180 million people, Pakistan holds the rank of the sixth most populous country globally.
Encompassing an expansive landmass of 796,095 square kilometers (307,374 square miles), it claims the 36th spot among the world's largest countries in terms of area.
Strategically situated at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia, Pakistan boasts a coastline stretching 1,046 kilometers (650 miles) along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman to the south.
Its borders connect with India to the east, Afghanistan to the west and north, Iran to the southwest, and China in the far northeast.
Additionally, Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor separates Pakistan from Tajikistan in the north, while Pakistan also shares a maritime boundary with Oman.
Functioning as a federal parliamentary republic, Pakistan is composed of four provinces and four federal territories.
The country stands as a tapestry of ethnic and linguistic diversity, mirroring the variations found in its geography and wildlife.
Emerging as a regional and middle power, Pakistan boasts the world's seventh-largest standing armed forces. It also claims the status of a nuclear power and a declared nuclear weapons state, holding the unique position of being the sole nation in the Muslim world and the second in South Asia with such distinction.
Economically, Pakistan maintains a semi-industrialized economy, ranking 27th globally in terms of purchasing power and 47th in nominal GDP.
