Interesting Facts

K2 (World Second Highest Mountain): 

Pakistan is home to the second highest mountain K2, third highest Tirich Mir and the three highest mountain ranges in the world (Hindukush, Karakoram and Himalayas). Pakistan has more than 4,000 peaks.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/explore-pakistan/landscape/mountain/k2-l 

World’s largest Mountain Ranges: 

Home to the one of the World’s Largest Mountain Ranges.

 https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/explore-pakistan/landscape/mountain 

World Highest Number of Glaciers outside Polar Region: 

Pakistan contains more glacial ice than any other country on Earth outside the polar regions. 

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/explore-pakistan /landscape/glacier 

Tharparkar Desert (World Only Fertile Desert): 

Pakistan has the only fertile desert in the world – the Tharparkar desert – located in Sindh province.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/explore-pakistan /landscape/desert/tharparkar-desert  

Ziarat Forest (World 2nd Largest Juniper Forest): 

The Ziarat juniper forest in Pakistan is the second largest of its kind in the world .

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/landscape/forest-green-fields/ziarat-juniper 

Khewra Salt Mine (World 2nd Largest Salt Mine): 

World’s second largest salt mines (Khewra Mines) are located in Pakistan. The world's famous pink Himalayan salt is also mined in Pakistan.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/tourist-attractions/places-to-visit/khewra-salt-mine 

Deosai National Park (World 2nd Highest Plateau): 

The Deosai National Park in Gilgit-Baltistan, is home to the Deosai Plains, which is the world's second-highest plateau.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/landscape/hills-national-park/deosai 

Indus Valley Civilization (World Oldest and Largest Civilization): 

The world’s oldest and largest civilizations (Indus Valley Civilization) flourished in the region that is today Pakistan.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/historical-sites/archaeological-sites/mohen-jo-daro 

Makli Necropolis (World Largest Funerary Site):  

Makli Necropolis, located near Thatta in Sindh, Pakistan, is one of the largest and most impressive necropolises in the world,, primarily from the 14th to the 18th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/historical-sites/archaeological-sites/makli-necropolis 

Ranikot Fort (World's Largest Fort): 

Ranikot Fort is a historical fort near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. Ranikot Fort is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh and is the world's largest fort with a circumference of approximately 32 kilometres.  The fort was built in the early XIX century AD by the Talpur Ameers, Mir Kharam Ali Khan and Mir Murad Ali Khan. According to N.A. BALOCH (2002: 383-384) . It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/historical-sites/forts/ranikot-fort 

Tarbela Dam (World Largest Earth-Filled Dam): 

Tarbela Dam is the world's largest earth- and rock-filled structure, standing almost 500 feet high and straddling the Indus River for 9,000 feet. 

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/tourist-attractions/dam/tarbela-dam 

Changa Manga Forest (World Largest Man-Made Forest): 

The once world’s largest man-made forest is in Pakistan – the Changa Manga cover area of 5,065 hectares (12,515 acres.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/landscape/forest-green-fields/changa-manga 

World highest ATM Machine:  

The world's highest ATM (Automated Teller Machine) is located at a height of 16,007 feet (4,880 meters) above sea level in the Khunjerab Pass, along the Pakistan-China border. This pass is part of the Karakoram Highway. 

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/home/interesting-facts/world-highest-atm-machine 

Gwadar (World Largest Deep Sea Port): 

The world's largest deep sea port, Gwadar, is in Pakistan.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/urban-center/gwadar-city 

Karakoram Highway (World Higiest Paved Road): 

World's highest paved road, the eighth wonder of the world (the China-Pakistan friendship highway or the Karakoram Highway) is in Pakistan!

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/tourist-attractions/highway/karakoram-highway 

Shandur Polo Ground (World Highest Polo Ground): 

The highest polo ground in the world is in Shandur, Pakistan.. It is at an altitude of 3,700 meters (the pass itself is at 3,800 meters).

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/tourist-attractions/festival/shandur-polo 

World 4th Largest Irrigation  System: 

Pakistan has the fourth largest irrigation system in the world (Indus Basin).

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/home/interesting-facts/irrigation-system 

World Largest Hand Sewed Footballs in the World: 

Pakistan’s Sialkot produces over half the world’s footballs, making the country world’s largest producer of hand-sewed footballs. The official footballs in the last two FIFA World Cups were made in Pakistan.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/urban-center/sialkot 

Islamabad (World 2nd Most Beautiful Capital):  

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is a small yet stunning city that is known for its natural beauty. It ranked as the 2nd most beautiful capital in the world.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/urban-center/islamabad  

Edhi Foundation Ambulance Service (World Largest Ambulance Service): 

Pakistan’s Edhi Foundation proudly runs the world’s largest volunteer ambulance service.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/home/interesting-facts/edhi-ambulance 

Khairpur Date Farm (World 5th Largest Date Farm): 

Date farm at Khaipur District, Sindh is the 5th largest in the world.

https://sites.google.com/view/explorewithboom555/landscape/forest-green-fields/khairpur-date-farm