The physical features of Pakistan are divided into
five main land regions:
1. The Northern and Western
Highlands
2. The Punjab Plain
3. The Sind Plain
4. The Baluchistan Plateau
5. The Thar Desert
Pakistan has an area of about 307,374 square kilometers.
The Northern and Western Highlands: These mountains cover much of the area of northwestern Pakistan. The world's second highest peak is K2 (Mount Godvin Austin). It is about 28,250 feet (8,611 meters) above sea level. It is located in Kashmir and it is controlled by Pakistan. Mount Everest is the world's largest peak. The most famous mountain pass is Khyber Pass which is a link between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
K2 The second highest peak in the world |
The Khyber Pass |
Punjab and Sind Plains:
These regions occupy most of the eastern part of the country. These
regions are land growths of soil deposited by rivers. The North Punjab
is watered by the Indus River. The water of Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi
and Sutlej Rivers join the Indus River in east central Pakistan.
The meeting point of south broadened Indus flows to the Arabian sea through
the Sind Plain. The irrigation systems have made Punjab and Sind
Plains into agricultural regions.
Baluchistan Plateau: This is located in the southwestern part of Pakistan. The plateau is dry and rocky, it has little plant life.
The Baluchistan Plateau |
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The Hindu Kush mountain system in central Asia
extends for 800 km (500 mi) in parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.
With about two dozen peaks surpassing 7000 m (23,000 ft), the range reaches
its highest point in Pakistan's highlands, where the peak known as Tirich
Mîr rises 7690 m (25,230 ft) above sea level.
"Hindu Kush Mountains, Pakistan," Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 99. © 1993-1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
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