Geography of Pakistan
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
881,913
km² (rank #33)
Coastline
1,046
km
Highest Point
K2 (8,611 m)
Lowest Point
Indian Ocean (0 m)
Area Comparison
Pakistan
881,913 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Pakistan is 9.0% the size of the United States.
Climate
Mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north
Terrain
Divided into three major areas: northern highlands, Indus River plain, and Balochistan Plateau
Natural Resources
Arable Land
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Coal
Iron Ore
Copper
Salt
Limestone
Chromite
Land Use
27.6%
70.6%
Arable: 27.6%
Forest: 1.8%
Other: 70.6%
Bordering Countries
Pakistan on the Map
Region
Asia
Southern Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Pakistan?
Pakistan covers an area of 881,913 km², ranking #33 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Pakistan?
Mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north
What is the highest point in Pakistan?
The highest point in Pakistan is K2 (8,611 m).
What natural resources does Pakistan have?
Pakistan's natural resources include Arable Land, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Coal, Iron Ore, Copper, Salt, Limestone, Chromite.
Which countries border Pakistan?
Pakistan shares land borders with Afghanistan, China, India, Iran.