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Islāmābād, India
Region: There is no city named Islāmābād in India. The capital city of India is New Delhi
Geographic Coordinates: 33.730000, 75.150000
Temperature Range: 15.0°C to 40.0°C (59°F to 104°F)
Population: 108505
Language: unknown
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Important Landmarks
Attractions in Islamabad
- Faisal Mosque
- Margalla Hills National Park
- Pakistan Monument Museum
- Lok Virsa Museum
- Rawal Lake
- Daman-e-Koh viewpoint
- Shakarparian Hills
- Saidpur Village
- Centaurus Mall
- Taxila archaeological sites
These are just a few of the many attractions that Islamabad has to offer visitors from all over the world!
Noteable History
Information about Islamabad:
- The construction of Islamabad began in 1960 and was completed in 1978.
- The city has been the site of several important political events, including the signing of the Islamabad Declaration in 2016 by leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and the United States.
Notable People:
- Benazir Bhutto – former Prime Minister of Pakistan who was assassinated in Rawalpindi near Islamabad.
- Abdul Sattar Edhi – philanthropist and humanitarian who founded Pakistan’s largest welfare organization, Edhi Foundation.
- Imran Khan – current Prime Minister of Pakistan who previously served as a cricket player and philanthropist before entering politics.
- Malala Yousafzai – Nobel Peace Prize laureate who advocates for girls’ education around the world; she was shot by Taliban militants in her hometown near Islamabad but survived and continues her activism from abroad.
- Pervez Musharraf – former President of Pakistan who came to power through a military coup in 1999; he resigned under pressure from protests in 2008 but remains a controversial figure both within Pakistan and internationally.
Note: It is important to note that while Islam is practiced widely throughout Pakistan (including Islamabad), it is not exclusively associated with this particular city or region as there are many other cities throughout South Asia with significant Muslim populations as well as non-Muslims living within them too!
Museums and Things To See
- Faisal Mosque
- Lok Virsa Museum
- Pakistan Monument Museum
- Rawal Lake
- Saidpur Village
- Shakarparian Hills
- National Art Gallery
- Daman-e-Koh viewpoint
- Golra Sharif Railway Heritage Museum
- Margalla Hills National Park
Cultural Events
- Independence Day (August 14th)
- Eid-ul-Fitr
- Eid-ul-Adha
- National Horse and Cattle Show
- Lok Mela (Folk Festival)
- Islamabad Literature Festival
- Pakistan Day Parade (March 23rd)
- Shandur Polo Festival
- Basant Kite Flying Festival
- National Calligraphy Competition
Parks and Recreation
- Margalla Hills National Park – a scenic park with hiking trails and picnic spots.
- Faisal Mosque – a stunning mosque that offers guided tours to visitors.
- Shakarparian Park – a popular park with beautiful views of the city and various recreational activities like boating, horse riding, and mini golf.
- Rawal Lake – a serene lake where you can go for boating or fishing.
- Golra Sharif Railway Museum – an interesting museum that showcases the history of railways in Pakistan.
There are also several shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, and cafes where you can spend your leisure time in Islamabad.