Geographical LocationPakistan is located in Southern Asia. Pakistan, also known as Islamic Republic of Pakistan, gained independence on 14 August 1947. It is located in between Afghanistan and India. The Capital of Pakistan is Islambad. The Pakistan Government is ruled by Federal Republic, where there are 4 provinces and 4 federal territories. Additionally, Pakistan is home to the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilization.
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Population
Pakistan boosts a large and growing population of 180 million. As of July 2013, they have a population of 193,238,868. This figure has tripled ever since 1947, when Pakistan gained independence. The ratio of men and women in Pakistan is 111 men per 100 women as the country faces problems with gender inequality -- where females are discriminated against.
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Ethnics
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ReligionWith 97% of her citizens being Muslims, Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country. The largest country being Indonesia. There are also small minorities such as Christian, Buddhist and Hindus.
EconomyPakistan ranks 139th in the world with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of approximately $3,144 (2013 est.)
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Main Issue - Gender Inequality
Due to the deep-rooted Islamic culture, the Pakistani women face issues regarding gender inequality, as they are suffering from ill treatment and discrimination. This gender discrimination is due to the influence of Islam on the government as well as the people and the rise of Taliban which eventually spread to Pakistan. Other than Gender Inequality, Pakistan also faces problems such as poverty, illiteracy, slow economic growth, terrorism, lack of resources etc.