Abstract
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a South Asian country that covers an area of 796,096 square kilometers. The country is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east, China in the north, and the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south. This federal parliamentary republic is the sixth most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 176 million inhabitants (UNICEF, 2009). Pakistan is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country. An overwhelming majority of the population (above 95%) is Muslim. They reside with religious minorities that include Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs. Multiple languages are spoken along with the official language, English, and the national language, Urdu.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Health Education in Context |
| Subtitle of host publication | An International Perspective on Health Education in Schools and Local Communities |
| Publisher | Sense Publishers |
| Pages | 171-182 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789460918766 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9460918751, 9789460918759 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |