1. Multi Cultural Week
Pakistan

2. Pakistan Continent: Asia Current Population: 176,745,364
Official language: Urdu, English
How to say hello:aslamualaiykum
Other languages: Punjabi, Pashto Sindhi, and Balochi

3. Religion Main religion: Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%, Shi’a 20%)
Other religions: Christian, Hindu
National symbol:
Markhor (Himalayan Goat-Antelope)
National Anthem: “Pak Sarzamin” (The Sacred Land)

4. Popular Dishes
Shahi Turka: a dessert made with sliced bread, milk, cream, sugar, and saffron (a type of spice).

5. Popular Dishes
Dhal (Lentil Stew):Dhal is made from lentils. There are several varieties of lentils—red, brown, and green. All are used by South Asian (Pakistani and Indian) cooks.

6. Popular Dishes
Chicken Tandoori: is a popular Pakistan dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices. The name comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared.

7. Traditional Clothing
Shalwar kameez: Shalwar: A traditional dress worn by both men and women. Loose pajama like trousers Kameez: A long tunic or shirt. The side seams are left open below the waist to give the wearer greater movement.

9. Government Type: Parliamentary Democratic Republic
President: Asif Ali Zardar
Vice President: Dr. Babar Awan
Prime Minister: Raja Pervez Ashraf
Capital: Islamabad 4.5 million