Pakistan is a country in South Asia, on the northern edge of the Arabian Sea.

Quick Scoop: Where Is Pakistan?

  • Pakistan lies in South Asia, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
  • It is bordered by:
    • India to the east.
* Afghanistan to the west and northwest.

* Iran to the southwest.

* China to the north/northeast.
  • To the south, Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea (and the Gulf of Oman).
  • Its capital city is Islamabad, and its largest city and main port is Karachi, on the Arabian Sea coast.

Mini snapshot example:
If you picture a map of Asia, find India first; Pakistan sits directly to India’s northwest, between India and Iran, with its southern edge touching the sea.

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