Islamabad

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/islamabad

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Islamabad?Northeastern Potohar Plateau, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
2. How many people live in Islamabad?Approximately 1.2 million (2017)
3. How big is Islamabad?906 km² (350 mi²)
4. When was Islamabad built?1960s
5. What is the capital of?Pakistan
6. What is the architectural influence?Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis (urban planning)

Potohar Plateau: A high, rocky plain in northeastern Pakistan characterized by its semi-arid climate and geological formations.
Urban Planning: The technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use and the built environment.
Federal Capital: The primary city designated as the seat of a federal government's administrative and legislative functions.
Diplomatic Hub: A city that hosts a significant number of foreign embassies and international organizations.