Karachi

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan and the twelfth largest city in the world. It is also the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. Situated on the Arabian Sea, Karachi serves as a transport hub, and is home to two of Pakistan's two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim, as well as the busiest airport in Pakistan.

History[edit | edit source]

Karachi was reputedly founded in 1729 as the settlement of Kolachi. The new settlement is said to have been named in honour of Mai Kolachi, whose son is said to have slain a man-eating crocodile in the village after his elder brothers had already been killed by it. The city's inhabitants are referred to by the demonym Karachiite in English, and Karāchīwālā in Urdu.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Karachi is located on the coastline of Sindh province in southern Pakistan, along a natural harbour on the Arabian Sea. The city has a dry climate with little rainfall, yet it is known for its high humidity levels.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Karachi is Pakistan's financial and commercial capital. Since Pakistan's independence, Karachi has been the centre of the nation's economy, and remain's Pakistan's largest urban economy despite the economic stagnation caused by sociopolitical unrest during the late 1980s and 1990s. The city forms the centre of the Karachi Metropolitan Region, which is the largest in Pakistan.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Karachi is a cosmopolitan city, home to a wide variety of cultures and languages. The city is home to several of Pakistan's most important cultural institutions, including the National Academy of Performing Arts, the National Museum of Pakistan, and the Karachi Expo Centre.

Education[edit | edit source]

Karachi is home to some of Pakistan's important educational institutions. The University of Karachi, NED University of Engineering and Technology, and Dow University of Health Sciences are among the most prestigious universities in Pakistan.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Karachi is well connected by a network of roads, railways, and an international airport. The Jinnah International Airport is the busiest airport in Pakistan, while the Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim are two of the largest and busiest ports in Pakistan.

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