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Photo: Muhammad Ashar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.Test your knowledge of Pakistan's rich history, diverse geography, vibrant culture, and iconic landmarks with this quick trivia challenge.
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K2, soaring at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level, is located in the Karakoram range. It is notorious among climbers for its extreme difficulty and is often called the 'Savage Mountain'. Interestingly, unlike Mount Everest, K2 had never been successfully climbed during the winter until a Nepalese team accomplished the feat in 2021.
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Urdu is Pakistan's national language and the language people from every region use to talk to each other. Yet the most common mother tongue in Pakistan is Punjabi, spoken at home by more than a third of the people. Urdu is usually written from right to left in a flowing, slanting script called Nastaliq.
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The Karakoram Highway is one of the highest paved roads in the world, crossing the Khunjerab Pass at an elevation of 4,693 meters. It was built jointly by the governments of Pakistan and China over nearly two decades. The Grand Trunk Road is another historic trade route, but it runs across the plains from Kabul to Kolkata.
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan possessed an extraordinary vocal range and could perform at high intensity for hours. He collaborated with western artists like Peter Gabriel and Eddie Vedder, introducing Qawwali to international audiences. Abida Parveen is another legendary Sufi singer, often called the 'Queen of Sufi music'.
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The Faisal Mosque was completed in 1986 and named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who funded the project. Designed by a Turkish architect, it lacks a traditional dome, opting instead for a modern, angular structure. Badshahi Mosque is another historic giant, but it is located in Lahore.
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The Markhor is a near-threatened mountain goat native to northern and central Pakistan. Its name literally translates to 'snake eater' in Persian, likely referring to its impressive horns or local folklore. The Siberian Ibex is also found in northern Pakistan but has curved, ribbed horns instead.
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Nihari originated in the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire in Delhi and became immensely popular in Pakistan after independence. It is traditionally cooked overnight and eaten for breakfast. Haleem is another popular slow-cooked stew, but it uniquely incorporates grains and lentils.
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Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his groundbreaking work on the electroweak unification theory. He was the first Pakistani and the first Muslim from an Islamic country to win a Nobel Prize in science. He spent much of his life promoting scientific education in developing nations.
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Mohenjo-daro, built around 2500 BCE, was one of the world's earliest major cities, featuring sophisticated civil engineering and plumbing systems. Harappa is another major site of the same civilization, but it is located in the Punjab province. Mohenjo-daro translates to 'Mound of the Dead Men' in Sindhi.
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The Indus River is the lifeblood of Pakistan's agriculture and economy, stretching over 3,000 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau to the Arabian Sea. It supports one of the world's oldest agricultural civilizations. The Jhelum is a major tributary that joins the Indus further downstream.
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