Karachi - The City Born of Dreams
 
   
Karachi - General Information |
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Currency: |
Pakistan Rupee |
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Language: |
Urdu, Punjabi &
Sindhi |
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Area: |
3,527 km² |
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Climate: |
Sub-Tropical &
Temperate |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 93° F (34°C) | Min - 73°F (23°C) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 77° F (25°C) | Min - 57°F (14°C) |
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| Also known as: |
City of Quaid |
| Famous for: |
Nightlife, Commercial Activities &
Beaches |
| Geographical Location: |
On the Coast of Arabian Sea in Southeastern
Pakistan |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
24°51.36'N, 67°00.36'E & 26ft
(above sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
November to February (with extremely hot
summer months) |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Hyderabad, Rohni & Gwadar |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Buses, Autorickshaws & Taxis |
| Karachi is the
most populated city of Pakistan and the second largest in world. |
| Former capital
of Pakistan, it is now the largest metropolitan city of the country. |
Overview
Located in the southern province of Sindh, Karachi is a huge metropolis
who was the capital of Pakistan before Islamabad. Formerly a small
fishing village, the city has now developed into Pakistans most
important commercial and industrial center. Acting as international
trade, transport and manufacturing hub and being the largest port of the
country, Karachi today is the number one business City of Pakistan.
Even after facing major infrastructural and socio-economic challenges,
the radically expanded population and advancing economy transformed the
city into a well-developed financial capital. Along with having
headquarters of all major banks, the city even has its own stock
exchange- the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) and a Expo Center of global
importance.
Although not the most interesting place touristically, Karachi is
ethnically and religiously a diverse city with fast paced life-style.
With innumerable opportunities for shopping, nightlife and eating out,
there is a lot to do and see here. Its wide sunny beaches, deep-sea
fishing, yachting, golf, horse racing and pleasantly mild climate
all-year round will surely take your heart away.
This vibrant and bustling city is still sprouting into a further mega
business center of the world.

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