Pakistan
Pakistan (name) means a country in South Asia, whose name means "land of the pure" in Urdu and Persian. Example: “Pakistan gained independence in 1947.”
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What does “Pakistan” mean?
The word “Pakistan” means a country in South Asia, whose name means "land of the pure" in Urdu and Persian.
How do you pronounce “Pakistan”?
“Pakistan” is pronounced pah-kih-STAHN (/ˌpɑkɪˈstɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pakistan” in a sentence?
Here is “Pakistan” used in a sentence: “Pakistan gained independence in 1947.”
What part of speech is “Pakistan”?
“Pakistan” is a name.
Is “Pakistan” a common word?
“Pakistan” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does the name Pakistan mean?
It means land of the pure. The first part, pak, means pure or clean in Urdu and Persian, and the suffix -stan means land or place. The name is also read as an acronym drawn from the regions it was meant to unite, giving it a second, geographic layer of meaning.
Where is Pakistan located?
Pakistan lies in South Asia. It shares borders with India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the north, with a southern coastline along the Arabian Sea. Its capital is Islamabad, while Karachi and Lahore are among its largest and best-known cities.
What language is spoken in Pakistan?
Urdu is the national language and serves as a common tongue across the country, while English is widely used in government and business. Many regional languages are also spoken, including Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi. The name Pakistan itself comes from Urdu and Persian roots.
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