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Photo: Fassifarooq, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know Pakistan's purpose-built capital? Test your knowledge on Islamabad's unique grid design, stunning mountain backdrops, rich cultural hubs, and iconic mid-century landmarks.
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The Margalla Hills form the foothills of the massive Lesser Himalayas. This range is famous for its rich biodiversity, including wild leopards and exotic birds, right next to a modern capital city.
Photo: Ctrlpk, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Daman-e-Koh translates to 'skirt of the mountain' in Persian, perfectly describing its position halfway up the Margalla Hills. From this viewpoint, visitors get a panoramic view of the entire planned layout of Islamabad.
Photo: Fraz.khalid1, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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Sectors in Islamabad are named using a letter (from A to I) and a number (from 1 to 17), such as F-7 or G-6. Each sector is a self-contained unit with its own commercial market area called a 'Markaz'.
Photo: Khalid Mahmood, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Lok Virsa Museum preserves and displays the diverse cultural heritage of Pakistan's various ethnic groups. It features traditional pottery, musical instruments, and life-sized dioramas showcasing rural life.
Photo: Khalid Mahmood, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Saidpur Village is a beautifully preserved heritage site where a Hindu temple, a Sikh gurdwara, and a Muslim mosque stand close together. It reflects the region's rich, diverse history before the partition.
Photo: Naveed Hassan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Pakistan Monument's four large granite petals represent Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. The three smaller petals represent the territories of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Tribal Areas.
Photo: Muhammad Ashar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Rawal Lake was created in 1962 by building the Rawal Dam across the Korang River. Today, it is not just a crucial water source but also a thriving habitat for migratory birds and a popular spot for boating.
Photo: ZILL NIAZI, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Centaurus complex takes its cue from the green Margalla Hills that rise just behind Islamabad, echoed in its flowing, curved roofline. This modern landmark houses a massive shopping mall, residential apartments and offices under one roof.
Photo: Obaid747, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis designed Islamabad's master plan using a grid system divided into sectors. His plan separated the residential, commercial, and administrative areas to allow the city to expand dynamically over time.
Photo: Aurora west, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Visiting foreign heads of state and dignitaries traditionally plant a tree in the international friendship garden at Shakarparian. This unique living archive of diplomacy has been growing since the 1960s.
Photo: Ahmed Sajjad Zaidi from Islamabad, Pakistan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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