Northern Pakistan and the mighty Karakoram, home to the highest number of peaks over 8,000m to be found anywhere on the planet, including K2, the second highest mountain in the world at 8,611m/28,251ft

Capital city: Islamabad
Population: 191,715,847 (2015 est.)
Size of country: 796,095 sq km
Currency: Pakistani rupee
Power supply: 220 volts AC, 50Hz
Sockets: Round three-pin and two-pin variety
Language: Urdu
Time difference: GMT +5 hours
Visas: British nationals require a visa to visit Pakistan which must be obtained in advance
Religion: Islam
Popular dishes: Biryani
Popular drinks: Chai
Did you know: The world's second largest mountain is in Pakistan, named K2 at 8,611m/28,250ft. The first ascent was made in 1953 by two Italians. The first British ascent was made in 1986 by Alan Rouse and Julie Tullis
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