I will go abroad to work in Pakistan next month. Who can tell me something about that country?

Pakistan is a developing country, and its economy is mainly agriculture. The Indus Plain and the northern valley, known as granaries, have huge irrigation systems, which provide good water conservancy conditions for the growth of grain and cash crops such as rice, wheat, cotton and sugarcane. Food is basically self-sufficient and rice and cotton are exported. Because of its subtropical location and rich fruit resources, Pakistan is known as the "fruit basket" in the East. The plain depression is rich in bananas, oranges, mangoes, guavas and various melons, while the mountainous area is rich in peaches, grapes and persimmons. The main mineral reserves are natural gas, oil, coal, iron, copper and bauxite. , and a large number of chrome ore, marble and precious stones. The industry is backward. The most important industry is cotton textile industry, as well as wool spinning, sugar making, paper making, tobacco, leather making, machinery manufacturing, chemical fertilizer, cement, electricity, natural gas, petroleum and other industries. It mainly imports petroleum and petroleum products, machinery and transportation equipment, steel products, fertilizers and electrical products. Mainly exporting cotton, rice, textiles, leather products and carpets. Pakistani handicrafts are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship and long history. The history of Pakistani handicrafts can be traced back to prehistoric times. Its camel skin and deerskin products, carpets and onyx products have been perfected by craftsmen for thousands of years.

In fiscal year 2003/2004, the GDP growth rate of Pakistan was 6.4%, about 95 billion US dollars. In fiscal year 2004/2005, the GDP growth rate was 8.4%, reaching $65,438+$0.065,438+$43 million, a record high. By the end of 2005, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves were $654.38 billion+$02.6 billion.

Gross domestic product (fiscal year 2004/2005): US$ 65.438 billion+US$ 430 million.

Per capita income (fiscal year 2004/2005): $736.

GDP growth rate (fiscal year 2004/2005): 8.4%

Currency name: Pakistani rupee.

Exchange rate (65438+February 2005): 1 USD, equivalent to 59.5 rupees.

Inflation rate (fiscal year 2004/2005): 9.28%.

Unemployment rate (fiscal year 2003/2004): 3.48%

Verb (abbreviation for verb) attracts.

Rock paintings in Gilas, Pakistan. Gilasu, a mountain city in Pakistan, is famous for its ancient rock paintings. Starting from Islamabad, the capital, and driving about 420 kilometers north along the Indus River, you can reach the "Gilas Phase I" rock painting site. On the dark and smooth rocks on both sides of the river bank, the local ancestors left us a broad way of life in early human society through simple rock paintings. Because of being portrayed on huge rocks, Gila rock paintings are still lying quietly on the banks of the Indian river waiting for people to watch. It is like an open-air museum, telling people the long history of Indus civilization all the time.

Social life

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Pakistan has the sixth largest population in the world. Punjab has the highest population density, followed by Northwest Frontier Province, and Baluchistan has the lowest population density. The urban population is growing, accounting for nearly 30% of the total population. There are 4.2 million immigrants (2000).

According to the religious beliefs of the residents, the Pakistani government generally refers to Muslims as "majority", while Hindus, Christians and Zoroastrians, who account for only 3% of the national population, are referred to as "minorities". The concept of nationality here is different from that in China.

Kalash Customs

Around 327 BC, the descendants of the Greeks came to the Kalash Valley. In this long and narrow valley, Kalash people now live in three villages. The houses are all made of wood, engraved with patterns and antique. These houses are three or four hundred years old. On dresses, women wear black robes, black headscarves, agates, buttons and red feathers in winter and summer. They use apricots and mulberries to make wine. Qiuying Temple Festival is solemn and grand, but only men can attend, and women can't go in. Kalash people still believe in God and the Twelve Angels.

Jinnah hat and mask

In addition to white trousers and various coats, Pakistani men wear a fur hat called "Jinnahao" in winter. Even in the hot summer, women wear robes, and when they go out, they wear "masks" that leave only a few holes in their eyes or look like knitted "meshes".

Dietary customs

Pakistanis like spicy food. Their curry products made of pepper and turmeric are world famous. Pakistanis, regardless of vegetarian dishes, stew them thoroughly in pots or pressure cookers instead of cooking them. It is their habit to eat with their right hand. The staple food is a kind of wheat pancake called "Chabati", and you usually have the habit of chewing betel nut.

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On New Year's Day, Pakistanis always like to wear red powder to go out. After seeing friends and relatives say "Happy Chinese New Year", they will paint red powder on each other's foreheads to show good luck. This is the so-called "painting red for the New Year".