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The capital city of Pakistan - Islamabad is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the northwest of country. It is referred to as Islamabad Capital Territory even if the area has been a part of the Punjab region and the North-West Frontier Province in historical times. The Margalla pass has been a gateway to the North-West Frontier Province, and the Pothohar Plateau been a part of Punjab. It is located at 33°40'N 73°10'E. The Islamabad weather experiences extremes in temperature. In 1958 a commission was set up and entrusted with the task of looking for a suitable site for the National Capital - Islamabad. The commission emphasized on certain factors like location, climate, logistic, defense requirements, aesthetics, scenic and natural beauty.
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An extensive research had been conducted for this. The commission also conducted a feasibility study and finally after a thorough review of various sites, it decided on the Northeast of Rawalpindi. You will find from the interesting history of Islamabad that after this location was decided, there was no turning back. Finally with the dedicated hardwork of the technical experts and of course the Pakistani engineers there began a new city, a new destination in Pakistan – Islamabad. If you take a look at the interesting geography of Islamabad you will see that the city eventually absorbed Rawalpindi and gradually stretched well to the West of Grand Trunk Road.
The new Capital city nestles against the backdrop of the Margalla Hills at the northern end of Pothowar Plateau. The well planned geography of Islamabad divides the city in to 8 basic zones – administrative, diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational sectors, industrial sectors, commercial areas, rural and green areas. The modern capital Islamabad and the ancient Gakhar city of Rawalpindi stand side by side, displaying the country’s past as well as the present. The climate of Islamabad shows an overall extremity in nature with hot summers and the monsoon rains occurring during the month of July and August and fairly cold winters with sparse snowfall over the hills and sleet in the city.
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The micro-weather of Islamabad is regulated by three man made lakes: Rawal, Simli and Khanpur. The monsoons occur during July and August. Few winter days also sees the capital city experience temperatures below freezing point. The only times that are a little tolerable is the warm weather of Islamabad during the afternoons in those winter days. January happens to be the coldest month in the weather of Islamabad. The city then sees an average temperature of 16 degrees centigrade which is again 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
Islamabad/Rawalpindi Travel Guide takes you on a cruise of the capital city of Pakistan. Take help of your Islamabad travel Guide for a proper view of the city. | |
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