Islamabad

Islamabad (Urdu: ?????? ????, population 810,000) is the capital city of Pakistan, located in the north-east of the country. It is located within the Islamabad Capital Territory, though the area has historically been a part of the Punjab region. Islamabad is located at {{coor dm|33|40|N|73|10|E|type:country}}.

Tourism and sightseeing

Sightseeing

For sightseeing, the views from the sculpted gardens of Islamabad's Shakparian Hill, the fascinating Heritage Museum and huge marble Shah Faisal Mosque are highlights of the modern city. To the west of Islamabad is the Buddhist site of Taxila, dating from 500BC. The sculptures show a strong Greek influence, a result of Alexander the Great's journey through the region.The commercial center of the city is known as the Blue Area running along the length of Jinnah Avenue. Its eastern end runs into Parliament Road, where the majority of government buildings are located.

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The city is very green, with much afforestation of what was formerly scrub forest and open ground. The city's climate has enabled many exotic plants to be introduced to the area. There is also much wildlife in the north in the Margallas, which have been turned into a national park.

Related Topics:
Climate - Margallas - National park

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Architecture

Islamabad's architecture walks a tight-rope between modernity and tradition.The Saudi-Pak Tower is a good example of modern and traditional in one building. The city is home to the Faisal Mosque, which is well-known for its architecture and immense size. Quaid-i-Azam University is also located in the capital city along with numerous government buildings and foreign embassies such as the National Assembly building, the Supreme Court building and the President's official residence. Another landmark is a giant silver-colored Globe Statue, installed in 2004 to mark Pakistan's hosting of that year's SAARC Summit.

Related Topics:
Architecture - Saudi-Pak Tower - Faisal Mosque - Quaid-i-Azam University - National Assembly - Supreme Court - Official residence - Statue - 2004 - Pakistan - SAARC

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Tourist attractions and facilities

Shah Faisal Mosque,

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Margalla Hills,

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Daman-e-Koh,

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Shaker Parrian,

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Golra_sharif,

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Lotus Lake ,

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Pakistan Museum of Natural History,

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Islamabad Museum,

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Islamabad Zoo,

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Lok Virsa Museum,

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Supreme Court of Pakistan,

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National Parliament of Pakistan,

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Japanese Park,

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China town,

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Chattar bagh,

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Fatima Jinnah Park,

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Hotels and other facilities

Marriot Hotel,

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Holiday Inn Hotel

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