Pakistan is considered to be a fairly young state that emerged as a result of the partition of the British part of India in 1947. Initially, its capital was the city of Karachi, but soon the government decided to build a new capital on a completely deserted place, which would become the embodiment of we alth, prosperity and independence of the entire state. The city was named Islamabad, which means "City of Islam" or "City of Peace".
The plan of the capital was created by the famous Greek architect Doxiadis, and work on its implementation began in 1961. The capital of Pakistan is very young and modern, it is completely different from the big cities in other Asian countries. Islamabad is very clean, not so many people live in it, only 350 thousand. The government strictly monitors the order in the city; there are many parks and gardens planted here. In general, the capital has a very convenient layout, it can be seen that it is very clearly and thoughtfully planned.
Poor people, 45-degree heat, chaos on the roads - this is the real Pakistan. The capital is completely different from all other cities.countries. Coming here, it seems that he has entered another kingdom. There are no slums, horse-drawn carts on the roads, or pets roaming between cars. Islamabad is a saving island where you can relax and enjoy the civilized world. Although in the summer the capital of Pakistan does not shelter from the heat, all foreigners and we althy Pakistanis go to the mountains to the resort of Marri, which is located 60 km from Islamabad.
You can also take a break from the summer heat in the Shakarparian recreation area, also called the Rose and Jasmine Park. Here you can not only admire the beautiful flowering of local flowers, but also visit a memorial grove in which trees grow, planted by high-ranking foreign guests. Another significant attraction of the city is the Faisal Masjid mosque - this is one of the largest mosques in Central Asia, a gift from the Saudi king.
The capital of Pakistan is located near the beautiful Rawal Lake, it is surrounded by mighty mountains and subtropical greenery. This fabulous beauty attracts not only foreign tourists, but also wild animals. For the people of Islamabad, this is one of the most significant problems. At nightfall, wild boars come out onto the city streets to rummage through garbage cans, you can see foxes and jackals, sometimes wolves come down with Asian leopards. And how many porcupines die under the wheels of cars! These proud handsome men don't realize that their fighting appearance doesn't frighten iron monsters at all.
The capital of Pakistan is famous for its friendly andhospitable people. They, like all southerners, are very proud, explosive and hot, but at the same time they do not tolerate haste and fuss. They are loyal to almost all foreigners, only Americans are a little disliked, considering them traitors. Russians are treated well, they start talking about politics, but young people are happy to take pictures with a foreigner, so that later they can put the photo in a beautiful frame and show it to friends and relatives. According to legend, touching a white person can bring good luck.
Green parks, interesting sights, beautiful nature, cleanliness and order - this is the capital. Pakistan is still among the poorest countries, but little by little the features of a modern style, closer to the European one, are beginning to appear.
