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Multi Cultural Week

Multi Cultural Week. Pakistan. Pakistan. Continent: Asia Current Population: 176,745,364 Official language: Urdu, English How to say hello: aslamualaiykum Other languages: Punjabi, Pashto Sindhi, and Balochi. Religion. Main religion: Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%, Shi’a 20%)

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Multi Cultural Week

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  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 • ShahiTurka: a dessert made with sliced bread, milk, cream, sugar, and saffron (a type of spice).

  5. Popular Dishes • Dhal (LentilStew):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 • ChickenTandoori: 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 Shalwarkameez: 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.

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

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