Sample Cheat Sheets: Location of Pakistan: Tropic of Cancer, Latitudes 30°N, 36°N, Longitudes 64°E, 70°E and 76°E
O Level And IGCSE Pakistan Studies – The Environment of Pakistan
Cheat Sheet: Location of Pakistan
Coordinates
| Range | Details |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 24°N – 37°N |
| Longitude | 61°E – 77°E |
| Key Lines | Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N, just south of Pakistan), 30°N (central Pakistan), 36°N (north Pakistan), 64°E (west border), 70°E (central), 76°E (east border) |
Borders
| Side | Country / Feature |
|---|---|
| North | China, Afghanistan, mountains (Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindu Kush) |
| West | Afghanistan, Iran |
| East | India |
| South | Arabian Sea (coastline ~1,046 km) |
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Provinces & Territories
| Province/Territory | Location |
|---|---|
| Punjab | Central-east, fertile Indus plain |
| Sindh | Southeast, lower Indus valley |
| Balochistan | West, borders Iran & Afghanistan |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) | Northwest, mountainous |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Far north, borders China & India |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Northeast, disputed region |
Strategic Importance
| Factor | Significance |
|---|---|
| Trade | Gateway to Central Asia, Middle East, South Asia; Gwadar Port |
| Defense | Natural barriers in north; borders with India & Afghanistan |
| Geopolitics | Close to oil-rich Middle East; role in Cold War, CPEC |
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Pakistan Studies The Environment of Pakistan Full Scale Course
Map Skills to Revise
- Locate Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N).
- Mark latitudes 30°N and 36°N.
- Mark longitudes 64°E, 70°E, and 76°E.
- Identify neighbors and Arabian Sea coastline.