PAKISTAN

Geography of

Pakistan

Geography of Pakistan

The Islamic republic of Pakistan is situated between 24.50 and 36.75 latitude north and 61 to 75.5 longitudes east

country located in the mountainous region adjoining central Asia and the middle east

796,096 sq km, Pakistan is the world’s 36th largest country

Neighboring countriesAfghanistan IranChinaIndiaup to about 6,774 km (4,334.1 mi) in length

land bordered and coastline is about 1046 km

Neighboring CountriesAfghanistan

To the west of Pakistanhas deep historical and geographical ties with

Pakistan linked together in religious, racial and cultural

boundsBordered is 2250 Km long , fixed in 1893 by

British government ,called DURAND LINE

Islamic Republic of Iran To south west brotherly relationsBoth country cooperate in defense and

economicThe boundary with Iran is 912 km (566.7 mi)

fix In 1957

Republic of chinaTo the north of Pakistan Friendly relationsSilk road is constructed to strengthen the

relationBorder is 510 km (316.9 mi). was decided

03-03-1963To the west of china boundary meets with

Afghanistan's area at ‘wakhan’ which separates Pakistan and the Muslim republic of Tajikistan.

India to the east of Pakistanthe relations between the two are not

cordialinjustice in partition creates tension about

states of Jammu & Kashmir Boundary is 2912 kilometers long and not

straight and natural

Arabian sea

To the south of Pakistan coastline is 1046 km longlinks Pakistan with the Arab countries and

international politics

ClimatePakistan has four seasons:

a cool, dry winter from December through February;

a hot, dry spring from March through May the summer rainy season, or southwest monsoon

period, from June through September; the retreating monsoon period of October and

November.

Rainfall can vary radically from year to year, and successive patterns of flooding and drought are also not uncommon

Geo-Political Importanceof Pakistan

Geo-Political ImportancePakistan enjoys immense importance in the

community of nations because of its geographical location. Some of its aspects are given below:A Protagonist of the Unity of Muslim

UmmahA Check to Russian ExpansionismOil Politics and PakistanIsraeli Aggression and PakistanIndian Designs and Pakistan

Geo-Political ImportanceA Protagonist of the Unity of Muslim Ummah:

Geographically, Pakistan is situated at the centre of the Islamic countries of Africa and Asia. It is linked to these Muslim states through land and sea routes and thus not only its ideological background, but its geographical centrality necessities that it supports the unity of Muslim world. Prior to the cessation of East Pakistan, it was the largest Islamic state and naturally was in the vanguard of the movement for Islamic unity. Even afterwards, it actively works for the mutual alliance and unity of the Muslims.

Geo-Political ImportanceA Check to Russian Expansionism:

To the north of Pakistan is Russia which for centuries has planned to penetrate towards the south in search of warm waters. The invasion of Afghanistan by Russian forces was a part of this plan. However, Pakistan due to religious and cultural bonds with Afghan people gave its full support and thus frustrated the Russian designs. In this way, Pakistan for quite half a century has posed a great obstacle in the way of Russian expansionism.

Geo-Political ImportanceOil Politics and Pakistan:

The Middle East has attracted the whole world because of its wealth of oil resources. The Gulf War has shown the importance of this region. Pakistan is Adjacent to Middle East and its closeness with Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea has worked to enhance its significance. During the Cold War, this played a significant part in Western block’s help to Pakistan as West feared Russian penetration in Middle East.

Geo-Political ImportanceIsraeli Aggression and Pakistan:

Due to the spiritual and geographical closeness of Pakistan with Islamic countries, Pakistan provides services of its army officers to these brotherly countries. She also gives education of engineering, medicine and military training to the Arabs. In this way, Pakistan has played a significant role in protecting Arab countries from Israeli aggression.

Geo-Political ImportanceIndian Designs and Pakistan:

India dreams of becoming a mini-super power of the region but she is afraid of Pakistan. That is the reason that the other countries of South Asia (Srilanka and Bangladesh etc.) feel a little secured and India is forced to give them their due status in SAARC.

Front Line country in war against TerrorismFront Line country in war against

Terrorism: The western world is now a day is frightened

by terrorism. They have branded Al-Qaida and Taliban as the champions of terrorism and they have waged a war against these forces. This war could not succeed without the cooperation of Pakistan.

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