Visual Geography Series®: Pakistan

Pakistan

Photos [downloadable for reports]

Maps & Flag [downloadable for reports]

Links

The Land

Pakistan (CIA World Factbook) - Find up-to-date population figures and other statistics
Pakistan (Mountain Light Photography) - See photographs of Pakistani landscapes and people, including a view of K2 Mountain
Weather (CNN.com) - Get the current weather conditions for Karachi and other cities in Pakistan
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (www.tourism.gov.pk) - Learn about the major sites to see on a visit to Pakistan
Wildlife of Pakistan - Learn about the animals that live in Pakistan, see photographs and more

History and Government

Arc of Crisis: From Kabul to Jerusalem (UC Berkley Graduate School of Journalism) - A timeline of leaders and events in Pakistan’s history
Harappa - Find detailed information about the ancient Indus Valley civilization
Islamic Republic of Pakistan Official Website - Find headlines and information directly from the Pakistan government, information on current and former presidents and prime ministers
Kushan Empire (Metropolitan Museum of Art) - Learn about the Kushan Empire and see art from the period
The National Assembly of Pakistan - Official government site that describes the history, procedures and members of the National Assembly

The People

Personalities: Benazir Bhutto (Story of Pakistan The Website) - Read a biography of the first woman to head the government of a Muslim state
UrduWord.com - Type an English word and see how it is written in Urdu, Pakistan’s official language

Cultural Life

Islamicity.com - Find articles on Islam and in-depth coverage of events in the Arab world
The Nation - Online version of daily Pakistani Newspaper
Pakistani Cookery (ContactPakistan.com) - Find recipes for chutneys, main courses, desserts and more
Pakistan Daily (World News Network) - Online daily news
Pakistan Link - Online version of a Pakistani newspaper in the U.S.
Pakistan Today - Online version of a Pakistani newspaper in the U.S.
What Is Islam? (washingtonpost.com) - Explains the beliefs of the majority of Muslims

The Economy

For More Information

Country Profile: Pakistan (BBC News) - Find up-to-date headlines, colorful maps, timeline, overview, and watch video news clips
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Washington DC - Detailed government information
Listen to Pakistan’s National Anthem
Pakistan (CountryReports.org) - Find general country information, including geography, government, economy, etc.
Pakistan (Lonely Planet) - Information on travel to Pakistan
U.S. Embassy Islamabad - Find out about U.S. policies and U.S.-Pakistan relations

Teacher Resources

A History of Conflict - Lesson plan on learning about the historic and current tensions between Pakistan and India (grades 6-12)
Pakistan: Past and Present Relationship with India (CNNfyi.com) - Lesson plan (grades 6-12)
Thou Dost Protest - Lesson plan on analyzing anti-American protests around the world, using Pakistan as a starting point (grades 6-12)
Village Children in Northern Pakistan (University of Hawaii, Department of Geography) - Lesson plan (grades 6-8)

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