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Islamabad (the capital city of Pakistan)

Islamabad  is  the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the national political center.

Location:

 It is located on a 540-meter-high Potwar Plateau in northeastern Pakistan, bordered by Margalla hills in the south, Lake Raval in the east, and 11 kilometers from Rawalpindi in the south.

Area:

The entire urban area is about 909 square kilometers, and it is close to the India-Pakistan ceasefire line.

Population:

The population is 1.9 million (2014).

Main headings:

• History:
• top places:
• Education :
• The environment of the city:
• The twin cities (Islamabad-Rawalpindi):
• Transportation:
• International Sister Cities:

 

History:

Islamabad decided to establish a new capital for Pakistan in 1959. Construction began in 1960. In 1965, the capital was temporarily moved from Karachi on the southern coast to Rawalpindi. In 1967, it was officially moved to Islamabad, and it was basically completed in 1970.

top places:

•       Faisal Mosque
•         Gilas Rock Paintings
•          Hill Park
•          Taxila
•       Pakistan monument

FAISAL MOSQUE                      PAKISTAN MONUMENT

There are many modern buildings in the capital area of ​​ Islamabad with traditional Islamic characteristics. 

In addition to Islamabad, the Metropolitan Region also includes the ancient city of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Park, which covers an area of ​​220 square kilometers to the south of Islamabad.

Education :

Education in Islamabad has developed rapidly. There are currently more than 100 primary and secondary schools, including  Universities;

•          Jinnah University,
•         Iqbal Open University,
•        Islamic University,
•        and the National Institute of Modern Language

Islamabad  has many natural scientific research institutions, mainly including ;

•        the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and its affiliated Institute of Nuclear Science and            Technology,
•        the National Institutes of Health,
•       National Agricultural Research Center,
•      National Defense Science and Technology Organization,
•         Space and Atmospheric Research Council,
•         Oil and Gas Development Corporation,
•        and Carbonization Hydrogen Research Institute, and others.

The environment of the city:

The industrial area and colleges and universities area are on the southwest side of the residential area. According to the regulations of the Pakistani government, any pollution, Factories, and enterprises that affect the lives of residents cannot be established in the capital. Therefore, Islamabad is basically a pollution-free city. It has only a few small and medium-sized light industries such as car manufacturing, food, and printing.

On both sides of the road, inside and outside the courtyard, there are green trees, lawns, flowers, and fountains everywhere. The streets are full of flowers and birds, and the planted trees and flowers show no traces of artificial carvings at all, presenting a natural form. Coupled with the wide streets of Islamabad, few pedestrians, and fresh air, there is a tranquil mountain village view.

The twin cities (Islamabad-Rawalpindi):

The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are located on the Podoha Plateau, backed by Mount Magala. From 1500 BC to 500 BC, the Gandhara civilization flourished here. Archaeologists believe that as early as 30,000 years ago, another civilization prospered on this plateau. Some archaeological discoveries can be compared with the Paleolithic tools of the "Cromer culture" found in Europe.

Islamabad is a lush, expansive, and peaceful capital city. It is a modern city that has been carefully planned and designed as the seat of the government. There are many opportunities for walking, jogging, and trekking near Islamabad on Mount Magra.

Transportation:

In terms of aviation, there are 21 airports in Pakistan, of which Karachi International is one of the air stations that must pass through the Eurasian route. The largest domestic airline is Pakistan Airlines, which has about 44 types of aircraft. It is convenient to communicate with major cities in the world.

Islamabad International Airport in the southwestern metropolitan area of ​​Islamabad-Rawalpindi officially opened on May 1, 2018. The new and modern Pakistan's first green airport-Islamabad International The airport will become the air gateway of Islamabad and even Pakistan. Islamabad International Airport (IATA: ISB) has 20 airlines operating 44 routes and serves 41 cities in 19 countries and regions. It is the airport with the largest number of cities and routes in Pakistan.

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